Ina Garten Spatchcock Chicken Recipe
If you want juicy chicken with crispy skin, try this Ina Garten Spatchcock Chicken Recipe. It cooks faster and tastes amazing.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 lemon sliced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Place chicken on board. Use scissors to remove backbone. Flatten chicken firmly.
Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Season the chicken
- Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs and garlic. Rub mixture all over chicken.
Add lemon slices
- Place lemon slices under and over chicken for extra flavor.
Arrange for roasting
- Place chicken skin-side up on baking sheet. Spread it evenly.
Roast the chicken
- Roast chicken for forty-five minutes until skin is crispy.
Check doneness
- Check thickest part reaches 165°F using thermometer.
Rest before serving
- Let chicken rest ten minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use sharp scissors for easy backbone removal.
- Dry the chicken well before seasoning.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Roast on high heat for crispy skin.
- Let chicken rest before cutting.