Roasted Spatchcock Chicken: Juicy and Easy Dinner Delight
Enjoy this succulent roasted spatchcock chicken that’s not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon (for zest and juice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone with kitchen shears.
- Flatten the chicken by pressing down on the breastbone.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the chicken on a roasting pan, skin side up.
- Roast in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg