BBQ Spatchcock Chicken

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This BBQ spatchcock chicken cooks evenly and more quickly, thanks to this technique for flattening a whole chicken, the butterfly cut or spatchcocking.

overhead view of tray with BBQ spatchcock chicken, ma and cheese, coleslaw, and bread slices
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Rest Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • 1 (3 1/2 pound) whole chicken

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 cup vinegar-based BBQ sauce

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (230 degrees C). 

  2. Mix salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard together in a bowl. 

  3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Using shears, cut along each side of the chicken backbone and remove the bone. Turn chicken breast side up and press the breastbone to flatten the chicken. 

  4. Rub chicken all over with olive oil and spice blend. Transfer chicken to a large cast iron skillet. 

  5. Roast in the preheated oven until skin is browned and crispy, about 30 minutes. Check temperature, and baste with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce.

  6. Return chicken to the oven and let cook until an instant-read thermometer reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 more minutes. 

  7. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

333 Calories
18g Fat
21g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 333
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1253mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 331mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.