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Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken

Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken with flavorful compound butter and fresh herbs, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • kitchen twine
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Chicken ~4-5 pounds
  • Salt & Pepper To taste
  • 1 Lemon Halved
  • 1 Head of Garlic Halved
  • 1 Sprig Each of Thyme, Rosemary, & Parsley

Compound Butter

  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4-6 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Rosemary Chopped
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 TBSP All Purpose Seasoning Nature's Seasoning
  • 1 TSP Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • Salt & Pepper To Taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest, cajun seasoning, all purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the lemon halves, garlic halves, and a few sprigs of fresh herbs. Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs of the chicken. Spread the compound butter evenly under the skin, making sure to cover as much of the meat as possible. Rub any remaining butter over the outside of the chicken.
  • Tie the legs together with kitchen twine or aluminum foil of you don't have it and tuck the wings under the body of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
  • Let the chicken rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal!
Keyword Roasted Spatchcocked Chicken