HERB-GARLIC BUTTER SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN

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After you learn how to make a spatchcocked chicken (it's so much easier than it looks!) try your hand at this delicious recipe. An herb-garlic buttery mix makes this recipe delectable--stuffed under the skin and rubbed on top for extra taste.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried herb leaves (basil, chives, oregano, tarragon or thyme or combination)
5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with foil.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken, breast side down, on cutting board. Using heavy-duty kitchen scissors or poultry shears, cut closely along one side of backbone from thigh end to neck. Repeat on other side. Remove backbone; save for making Chicken and Broth or Roasted Chicken and Broth or discard. Turn chicken over; flatten breast area by pressing firmly with heel of hand. Place chicken, breast side up, in pan. Tuck wings under breast.
  • In small bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Starting at leg end of chicken, gently separate skin (do not peel back) from chicken breast using fingers, being careful not to tear or puncture skin. Rub half of butter mixture under skin to cover entire breast area; gently replace skin. Rub remaining butter mixture on outside of chicken.
  • Roast uncovered 30 minutes. Brush chicken with pan juices. Roast 30 to 35 minutes longer or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast reads at least 165°F. Serve chicken with pan juices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 1 g

Sabbir Shaike
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I made this chicken for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the herb-garlic butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


TALHA YAQOOB
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This chicken was delicious! The herb-garlic butter was the perfect compliment to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Lindsay Papertalk
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I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


Baguma Willy
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This chicken was amazing! The meat was so juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rk C
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I made this chicken for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the herb-garlic butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr_ Sunny
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This chicken was so good! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Grizzly Graham
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I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


Philip Igolimah
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This chicken was delicious! The herb-garlic butter was the perfect compliment to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Saleem Khan Mangal
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I made this chicken for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how juicy and flavorful it was. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Saeed Malik
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This was the first time I've ever spatchcocked a chicken, and it was so easy! The chicken cooked evenly and quickly, and the herb-garlic butter gave it a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.