Spatchcock Grilled Chicken
Allow about 1 hr for this American recipe, which makes 6 servings. It is built around whole chicken, olive oil and smoked paprika. The cooking is mostly grilling. With 38 g of protein per serving (about 360 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 360 kcal
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Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 2 kgwhole chicken
- 45 mlolive oil
- 2 tspsmoked paprika
- 1 tbspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 1 tbspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1lemon
Instructions
- Spatchcock the Whole chicken by cutting out the backbone with kitchen shears. Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten. Pat dry thoroughly.
- Mix Olive oil with Smoked paprika, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Dried thyme, Salt, and Black pepper. Rub the mixture all over and under the skin of the chicken.
- Set up grill for two-zone cooking. Place chicken skin-side up on the indirect side. Close lid and cook for 30 minutes at 190°C (375°F).
- Move chicken to direct heat, skin-side down, for 5-8 minutes to crisp the skin. Flip and cook until internal temperature at the thigh reads 75°C.
- Rest for 10 minutes. Squeeze Lemon juice over the top, carve, and serve.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 360 kcal
- Protein
- 38 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: American
- In cookbook: Grilling & BBQ
