Black Magic Spatchcock Chicken
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Modern American
Servings
6-8 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Spatchcocking a chicken is one of our favorite ways to prepare it. If you've never done it before, all you need is a sharp pair of kitchen shears.
How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Spatchcock, also known as Spattlecock, is the process of removing the backbone from poultry to flatten it out in preparation for roasting or grilling it. The end result is a more evenly cooked chicken (or turkey, duck, or any game bird) that cooks much faster. There's no need to wonder if the thigh meat is done at the same time that the breast is fully cooked when you spatchcock the bird first.
Here's what you do:
- Place the bird breast-side down on a cutting board or work surface
- Starting at the thigh end, cut along one side of the backbone with kitchen shears.
Turn the chicken around and cut along the other side.
- Save the backbone for stock.
- Flip the chicken over and open it like a book, pressing down firmly on the breastbone to flatten.
That's it! Time to smear it with butter and Spiceology Black Magic Cajun Rub and roast it to crispy perfection!
Author: SpiceologyIngredients
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3 tablespoons Spiceology Black Magic Cajun Rub Cajun Rub, divided
- 4 lb whole chicken, spatchcocked
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix 1 tablespoon Black Magic rub with butter.
- Loosen skin over the breast meat and divide the butter mixture between the 2 sides, rubbing it evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of rub over the entire chicken.
- Place breast side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 35-45 minutes, or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with a knife.
- Serve immediately.