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Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken

Posted on November 6, 2021June 17, 2024
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Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken

Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken is a savory, well-seasoned, hearty main dish.  

Spatchcock refers to the flat shape that roasts much faster than whole.

 

Pairs well with my Roasted Asparagus and Homemade Macaroni and Three Cheeses.

 

HOW TO SPATCHCOCK A CHICKEN

To spatchcock (or butterfly) a whole chicken means to cut off the backbone with poultry shears and flatten it so most of the skin is exposed to direct heat while roasting in the oven.

Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

 

THE SEASONINGS

Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
Ingredients: olive oil (pardon the slighted melted bottle top), dried oregano dried thyme, coarse ground black pepper and salt.

 

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TIME SAVING TIP

Combine the olive oil, herbs, salt and coarse ground black pepper in a small bowl.  Then rub all over front and back side of chicken. 

In my opinion, this method is faster as opposed to rubbing on each ingredient.

 

 

FLAVOR BOOST WITH FRESH THYME

Arrange six fresh sprigs of thyme underneath the chicken before roasting. 

Salt (or a salt substitute) is necessary to enhance the chicken’s flavor. 

 

Fresh Thyme
Fresh sprigs of thyme on my cutting board.

 

HOW TO MAKE CRISPY SKIN

Coat the back and front (in that order) of the chicken in olive oil mixed with the herbs, salt and coarse ground black pepper.

 

BACK OF PREPARED CHICKEN

Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

 

ROAST WITH BREAST SIDE UP

Roast 45 to 55 minutes OR until the skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in an inner thigh registers 160 degrees.

Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

 

 
 
SERVING SUGGESTION
 
Serve Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken whole or cut into individual pieces. 

Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

 

REST BEFORE CUTTING

Seal in the juices by resting the chicken at least 10 minutes before cutting. 

 

Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken

 

ENJOY!

 

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Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken

Roasted Spatchcock Herb Chicken is a savory, crispy main dish seasoned with delicious herbs, salt and coarse ground black pepper. Spatchcock refers to the flat shape that roasts much faster than whole. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time50 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #maindish, #roastedrecipe, #roastedspatchcockherbchicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 28kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 4 or 5-pound whole chicken
  • 3-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano or chopped fresh
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons dried thyme or chopped fresh
  • 6 sprigs of fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Using poultry shears, cut along each side of chicken's backbone.
  • Remove and store in a plastic zippered bag for later use.
  • Turn the chicken breast side up and press on the breastbone to flatten the chicken.
  • In small bowl, combine olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt and coarse ground black pepper.
  • Place chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • First, rub the backside of the chicken with the olive oil mixture.
  • Flip over and generously rub the front side of the chicken. Gently tuck wing tips underneath (to prevent overcooking).
  • Tuck six (or more) sprigs of fresh thyme underneath the chicken (optional). Make sure breast side is UP before placing in oven.
  • Roast for 45 to 55 minutes OR until the skin is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in an inner thigh registers 160 degrees.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve immediately.

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