Description
A delicious and visually stunning spatchcock chicken cooked in a cast iron skillet, featuring crispy skin and juicy meat infused with garlic and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 🐔 Whole chicken – 1 (about 3-4 lbs)
- 🛢️ Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- 🌿 Fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley) – 1/4 cup, chopped
- 🍋 Lemon – 1, sliced
- 🧂 Salt – 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Pepper – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it.
- Season the chicken with a mixture of olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken skin-side down for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cover to cook for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Ensure to use sharp kitchen tools for easier spatchcocking.
- Preheat the skillet for a perfect sear.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet and Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: spatchcock chicken, cast iron skillet, roasted chicken, easy chicken recipe