#Chicken bake time how to#
#Chicken bake time skin#

Garlic – Get fresh cloves so that you can crush them.

Feel free to use any herbs you like here.

Herbs – I used fresh parsley and my homemade Italian seasoning blend.

Make sure it’s unsalted, as we’re salting the chicken separately, and softened at room temperature, so that you can mash it easily.

#Chicken bake time skin#

Butter – Butter normally can’t handle the high heat of the oven, but when you put it underneath the skin of the chicken, it works perfectly to keep the meat juicy and flavorful.I used a 5-pound chicken, but this recipe will work fine with any size chicken. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

#Chicken bake time how to#

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for spatchcock chicken, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. The cooking process is similar to roasted chicken and vegetables, but with extra flavor from leaving the skin and bones attached. Not only does baking a spatchcock chicken take less time to roast, but it also cooks more evenly and ensures that the light meat of the chicken doesn’t dry out, while the darker meat finishes cooking through. It’s the same method I use for spatchcock turkey! You essentially cut the chicken in two (but leave it connected) so that it’s flat. Spatchcock chicken is another term for butterflied chicken. When you want something a little more fancy – but still super easy! – take it up a notch with cheesy bacon ranch chicken, balsamic baked chicken thighs, or prosciutto wrapped chicken.

While this version may be my current favorite, be sure to add it to your simple chicken dinner rotation with other basics, like baked chicken breast and roasted chicken legs. I’ll show you how to spatchcock a chicken, the best way to season it, how to roast spatchcock chicken in the oven, and my tips for carving it as well. Weird name, amazing results: there’s no need to be intimidated by this spatchcock chicken recipe! Not only is it delicious, but it’s easier than it looks and it’s definitely my new favorite way to roast chicken.

How To Cook Spatchcock Chicken In The Oven.

Why You’ll Love This Spatchcock Chicken Recipe.