Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken

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This grilled spatchcocked chicken is simple to do and only requires a sharp pair of kitchen shears and 5 minutes of your time. Grilling over indirect heat keeps the chicken moist.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on April 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • 1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, spatchcocked

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, rosemary, and tarragon together in a measuring cup.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 of the oil mixture over the chicken and reserve the remaining 1/2. Using your hands, massage the oil mixture into the chicken skin. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Grill chicken skin-side up over indirect heat for 50 minutes. Move chicken over direct heat and grill 5 minutes. Carefully flip chicken over skin-side down and grill until skin is brown and crispy, about 5 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 10 minutes.

  5. Drizzle reserved oil mixture over the chicken. Carve and serve.

Editor's Note:

To spatchcock a chicken, use sharp kitchen shears and cut along both sides of the backbone and remove. Using your hands, press down on both sides of the chicken to flatten.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1213 Calories
115g Fat
2g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 115g 148%
Saturated Fat 27g 136%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 151mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g 79%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* 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.