SPICE-RUBBED SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN
A spatchcocked chicken, also called a butterflied chicken, cooks more quickly and evenly than a whole bird, giving you juicy white meat as well as dark meat in less than an hour. Here the chicken is marinated in a brown sugar and chile spice rub before being roasted until its skin is crisp and deeply flavored. If you aren't up for spatchcocking your own bird, you can ask your butcher to do it for you.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spatchcock the chicken by using poultry shears or kitchen scissors (or a sharp knife) to cut along one side of the backbone until the chicken opens. If you like you can cut along the other side of the backbone and remove it, or leave it attached to roast with the rest of the bird. Open up the bird and place it so it lies flat, breast side up. Press hard onto the center of the breast until you feel a pop, and the breast lies more or less flat.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, chile powder, paprika, mustard powder, oregano, pepper, allspice and bay leaves. Smear the mixture all over the chicken. Lay chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet (or plate) and refrigerate uncovered for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. If the chicken isn't on a rimmed baking sheet, transfer it to one. Roast chicken until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pricked with a fork (an instant-read thermometer plunged into the thickest part of the breast will read 150), 40 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cover bird with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with lime or lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 639, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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HMS Tune
[email protected]I love one-pot meals, and this recipe is perfect for a one-pot meal. I can cook the chicken and the vegetables in one pot, which saves time and cleanup.
Anish Csy
[email protected]I love my skillet, and this recipe is perfect for the skillet. The chicken cooks quickly and evenly, and the spice rub gives it a delicious flavor.
Happiness Ogaji
[email protected]I love my oven, and this recipe is perfect for the oven. The chicken roasts evenly and the spice rub gives it a delicious flavor.
Heart Voice
[email protected]I love my slow cooker, and this recipe is perfect for the slow cooker. I can throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work.
Micah Birt
[email protected]I love my Instant Pot, and this recipe is perfect for the Instant Pot. The chicken cooks quickly and easily, and the spice rub gives it a delicious flavor.
Shaikh Gaming
[email protected]I love my air fryer, and this recipe is perfect for the air fryer. The chicken cooks quickly and evenly, and the spice rub gives it a delicious flavor.
Louis majuru
[email protected]I love to smoke meat, and this recipe is perfect for the smoker. The chicken comes out tender and juicy, with a smoky flavor.
Usama Khoso
[email protected]I love to grill, and this recipe is perfect for the grill. The chicken cooks evenly and the spice rub gives it a delicious flavor.
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[email protected]I love to go camping, and this recipe is perfect for cooking over a campfire. The chicken is cooked in a foil packet, so it's easy to clean up.
Umaramjad Umaramjad
[email protected]I love to go on picnics, and this recipe is perfect for packing a lunch. The chicken is easy to transport, and it tastes just as good cold as it does warm.
shahnaz arshad
[email protected]I'm a big fan of tailgating, and this recipe is perfect for game day. I can cook the chicken ahead of time and bring it to the tailgate. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Aariel Patin
[email protected]I love to entertain, and this recipe is perfect for parties. I can make a large batch of chicken ahead of time, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Heba Abdo
[email protected]I'm a busy working parent, so I appreciate recipes that are quick and easy. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. I can have dinner on the table in less than an hour.
Mohammd Mashhadi
[email protected]This recipe is very budget-friendly. Chicken is a relatively inexpensive protein, and the other ingredients are also affordable. I was able to make a delicious meal for my family without breaking the bank.
Mark Bawden
[email protected]I'm always looking for healthy recipes, and this one fits the bill. The chicken is roasted, not fried, and the spice rub is made with healthy ingredients. I felt good about serving this to my family.
Gabriel Nzau
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. The chicken turned out great, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Dorjoy Sarkar
[email protected]I love spicy food, so I was really excited to try this recipe. I wasn't disappointed! The spice rub was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Multan ki pari
[email protected]This is my go-to chicken recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. I love the spice rub, which gives the chicken a delicious flavor.
Henry Chibueze
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it never disappoints! The chicken always comes out juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin. My family loves it!