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Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

Have you ever cooked a whole chicken before? It can be a bit daunting, especially if it's your first time. But don't worry, cooking a whole chicken is actually really simple! And today, we're going to show you how to spatchcock a chicken. What is spatchcocking, you ask? It's just a fancy term for removing the backbone of the chicken so that it cooks evenly and faster. Sounds easy enough, right? So let's get started!
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Course: Spatchcock Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Spatchcock Chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 488kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken breast side down on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone. Remove the backbone and discard it.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spatchcock Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
488
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
427
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
390
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
267
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.