Butterflied Chicken

Butterflied chicken, also known as spatchcock chicken, is a game-changing technique that allows for even cooking, juicy meat, and crispy skin. Perfect for grilling, roasting, or baking, this method brings out the best in your chicken. With a simple marinade and a few easy steps, you’ll have a delicious meal that impresses your family and friends!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick Cooking Time: Butterflying the chicken reduces cooking time, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.

Evenly Cooked: The flat shape ensures that all parts of the chicken cook evenly, preventing dry breast meat and undercooked thighs.

Flavorful and Juicy: Marinating the chicken infuses it with flavor, resulting in moist and tender meat.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Marinade:

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of 2 lemons

4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)

1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)