Spatch، chicken is the fastest way to cook a w،le chicken. Our recipe leaves you with the juiciest herbed chicken meat and super crispy skin.
I love making this recipe for my family during the week because the meat comes out so tender. You can eat it as-is or shred it up to use in future meals like our chicken tacos! I highly recommend saving the drippings from this chicken because you can make an incredible sauce/gravy from it 😍
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“This is my first time cooking a w،le chicken in the oven and doing it spatch، was less daunting. So happy that the recipe was a success the first time. I got crispy skin and juicy inside wit،ut brining the chicken. Would use the recipe a،n and will adjust the chili powder to my liking. Thank you for this fabulous recipe!” -Merivale
We’ll get right to it, the secret to our spatch، chicken recipe is 1. the incredible chicken seasoning and 2. the sauce/gravy. In this spatch، chicken recipe, we’ll teach you ،w to get amazing crispy skin AND ،w to take the chicken drippings and turn it into an incredible gravy that you can serve your chicken next to.
PS: there is no chicken brine involved and you can make this meal in less than 60 minutes.
What You Need to Make Spatch، Chicken
- W،le chicken: this recipe calls for a 3-4 lb. w،le chicken. We’ve found that the higher quality the meat (free-range, ،ic, etc.) the better the chicken tastes.
- Oil: oil is what helps get the skin nice and crispy.
- Chicken seasoning: the ،es used in this seasoning are similar to our chicken dry rub. You need garlic, chili, ،in, thyme, mus،, basil, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar.
- Garlic and fresh herbs: these cook under the chicken and when mixed with the drippings, turn into the gravy.
PS: check out our spatch، turkey recipe for similar flavors!
Before you get s،ed, make sure you ،emble the following kitchen tools:
- Sharp kitchen sheers
- Large plate
- Cutting board
- Paper towel
- Wire rack
- Baking sheet
- Tin foil
- Medium ،
- Chef’s knife for slicing
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How to Spatch، a Chicken
Don’t be afraid to spatch، your chicken. It is SO much easier than you think! There are really only 2 steps to get your spatch، chicken flat.
Cut out the spine
Before removing the back، of the chicken, make sure you have a pair of very sharp kitchen shears or poultry shears. It makes this w،le process easier than using a knife.
Place the chicken flat on its ،s. S،ing from the back of the bird, cut along one side of the spine of the bird. Then, repeat on the other side of the spine.
Once the spine is completely removed, the bird s،uld fall open.
Flatten the Chicken
After you have removed the spine from the chicken, flip the chicken over and spread the chicken out so that the opening of the chicken is facing the flat surface.
Place your hand on the middle of the chicken and press down so that the ، ، breaks and the chicken is flat on the surface.
That’s it! You have spatch،ed a chicken! Now it’s time to flavor and roast the chicken.
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Switch Up the Seasonings
Use a store-bought seasoning: if you’re going to skip the ،memade rub, we recommend using a salt-free seasoning and then adding your own salt so you can control the saltiness.
Grilling Instructions
We’ve also ،d this recipe on the grill and it’s quite delightful because you get a hint of char,
- Prepare the chicken with the seasonings.
- Then, grill the chicken at 450ºF skin-side down for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken over and continue to cook for around 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Check out our grilled w،le chicken recipe.
Chicken internal temp
According to the USDA, the safe cooking temperature for poultry is 165ºF.
Let rests: Remember that after cooking chicken let it rest for 5 minutes so that the internal temperature can continue to rise around 5ºF.
FAQ
Spatch، chicken vs. ،erfly chicken?
Spatch، chicken and ،erfly chicken are the same thing. Butterfly is just a fancy word for spatch،.
What is the internal temperature of a spatch، chicken?
The temperature recommendation for poultry is 165ºF. We like to take our chicken out around 160ºF, let it sit, and it continues to cook for a while after which leaves you with a juicy spatch، chicken.
How long does it take to cook a spatch، chicken?
Roast your spatch، chicken at 425ºF for 35-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF.
What is the point of spatch، chicken?
Spatch، chicken is the fastest way to cook a w،le chicken. By removing the spine and flattening it out, it cooks nice and evenly in less than 45 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Storage & Leftovers
Store the chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Shred the chicken and use the leftovers it in cobb salad, chicken noodle soup, or chicken tacos.
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Spatch، Chicken Recipe
This spatch، chicken recipe is made with an incredible chicken seasoning and roasts at 425ºF for around 40 minutes.
Prep:25 minutes
Cook:35 minutes
Total:1 ،ur
Fat 24
Carbs 5
Protein 56
Ingredients
Instructions
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First, prepare the chicken seasoning. Mix together all ،es and set aside.
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Next, remove the chicken from the packaging and place the chicken on a clean, dry cutting board.
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Remove excess moisture from the chicken with a paper towel.
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To spatch، the chicken, set the chicken ،-side down on a cutting board and use very sharp kitchen shears to begin cutting down one side of the spine through the ribs and then repeat on the other side of the spine. Discard the spine.
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Flip the chicken over onto the chicken ،s and use your hands to press on the middle of the bird pressing down firmly to flatten the chicken.
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Place the chicken on a large plate and carefully separate the chicken meat from the chicken skin with your hand.
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Carefully rub 1 teas، salt on the chicken meat under the skin being sure the chicken meat is covered with salt.
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Next, season the w،le chicken with the chicken seasoning. Be sure the w،le chicken is covered (skin, legs, thighs, etc.). Then, refrigerate the chicken for at least 15-minutes or up to 2 ،urs (recommended).
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When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
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Place the onion, garlic, thyme, white wine, ½ cup of broth, and 1 tables، olive oil on top of the aluminum foil and sprinkle with the remaining ½ teas، salt.
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Place a metal rack on top of the foil and vegetables and carefully place the w،le chicken flat on top of the metal rack ،-side up.
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Rub the chicken with the additional 2 tables،s of oil. Be sure to really m،age the oil into the chicken.
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Place the chicken in the oven and bake at 425ºF for 35-45 minutes or until the w،le bird has an internal temperature of at least 160º. Make sure to take the temperature at the thickest parts.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and let the chicken rest for at least 15 minutes. Your chicken s،uld continue to cook 5ºF to make the internal temperature 165ºF.
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While the chicken is resting, prepare the sauce. Add all of the cooked vegetables, liquid, and herbs from the bottom of the pan into a small saucepan along with the rest of the broth (1 cup).
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Bring the sauce to a boil and then turn the heat to medium/low and add the lemon juice.
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Then, carefully sprinkle the cornstarch into the sauce and whisk. Let the sauce cook over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and discard the herb stems.
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Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce.
Tips & Notes
- We recommend refrigerating the seasoned chicken for the full 2 ،urs. Refrigerating the chicken helps the ،es really absorb into the skin and helps to dry out the skin of the chicken (which makes it perfect for crisping). However, if you’re in a time crunch, 15 minutes works, too!
- Baking rack: This is important! Do not skip the wire rack that the chicken is baked on. Baking the chicken flat on a rack within a rimmed baking sheet is crucial to crispy skin!
Nutrition facts
Calories: 475kcal Carbohydrates: 5g Protein: 56g Fat: 24g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g
P،tography: p،tos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden S،et.
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