Description
A simple and delicious spatchcock chicken recipe for your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Place the chicken breast side down on a cutting board.
- Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it.
- Flip the chicken over and press down on the breast to flatten it.
- Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika all over the chicken.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet, skin side up.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Pair with your favorite side dishes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spatchcock chicken recipe