Enjoy a perfectly roasted spatchcock chicken in just 30-45 minutes! This simple recipe, featuring kosher salt and black pepper, delivers juicy, flavorful meat every time.
1385 kcal
/serving
30-45 mins
Serves
2
Medium
American
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 whole chicken, ~1.5kg'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Kosher salt'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Freshly cracked black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Seasonings of choice'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Neutral tasting oil'}
Preparation
- Spatchcock the chicken by removing the backbone with kitchen shears.
- Flatten the bird by pressing down on the breastbone.
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
- Place the chicken skin-side up on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for 24 hours.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 230°C (450°F (230°C)).
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Lightly coat the chicken with neutral oil.
- Roast the chicken on the wire rack for 30 to 45 minutes, checking the breast meat after 25 minutes.
- If the breast meat reaches 70°C (158°F (70°C)), remove it from the oven and continue cooking the legs until they are crispy and reach 70°C (158°F (70°C)).
Plating & Serving
- Let the chicken rest uncovered for 8 minutes before carving.
- Serve with fresh herbs for garnish.
Notes
To make a gravy, deglaze the baking sheet with 250ml boiling water. In a pot, melt 14g butter, add 9g all-purpose flour, and stir until bubbly. Add the deglazing mixture and cook until thickened.
Suggested Sides
roasted vegetables
mashed potatoes
Nutrition per Serving
1385
Calories
112.4g
Protein
96% DV
5.1g
Carbs
2% DV
99.3g
Fat
127% DV
1.1g
Fiber
3% DV
0.1g
Sugars
1432mg
Sodium
95% DV
450mg
Cholesterol
128% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Specific Carbs Mediterranean Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Fodmap Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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