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Spatchcock Chicken Recipe with Garlic and Herbs

This really is the best spatchcock chicken recipe, and it's my favorite way to prepare a succulent roast chicken. Loaded with garlic and herbs, this flavorful dish is perfect for entertaining and is sure to impress your guests!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 4-pound chicken
  • 5 whole heads of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 7 baby potatoes
  • 1 onion

Instructions

How to Spatchcock a Chicken:
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  1. Place the chicken on a work surface, breast side down.
  2. Use a pair of kitchen shears to cut along the right side of the backbone, from tail to neck.
  3. Cut the same way along the left side and remove the backbone.
  4. Turn the chicken breast side up.
  5. Press firmly downwards until chicken is flat and you hear it crack.
  6. Cut off the wing tips of the chicken.
Garlic and Herb Spatchcock Chicken:
  1. Preheat oven at 240°C/450°F.
  2. Line a sheet pan with baking paper and place chicken in the middle.
  3. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the baby potatoes halfway through. The potatoes should have slits, but the bottom part should be intact. Add the potatoes to the pan.
  4. Chop off the top ½ inch of the garlic heads. Add them to the pan.
  5. Peel onion then cut in quarters. Add to the pan.
  6. Drizzle ingredients on the pan with olive oil, and sprinkle with ground oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 200°C/400°F. Roast for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Carefully remove tray from the oven. Cover chicken, veggies, and potatoes with foil.
  9. Roast for another 30 minutes.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store spatchcock chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze meat for 3 months.
  • Store spatchcock chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze meat for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 533mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 19.5mg (22%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 533mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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