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Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 sweet onion sliced
  • 1 - 2 lemons sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Coarse salt & black pepper
  • Fresh herbs such as thyme and rosemary optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  • Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides the spine of the chicken through the rib bones to remove the backbone. Turn the chicken over and press down to flatten the breastbone.
  • Arrange the sliced onion and lemons on a baking sheet. Place the chicken flat on top.
  • Brush the chicken with olive oil and liberally season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper. Add fresh herbs, if desired.
  • Bake the chicken for 50 - 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove from oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 14mg