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BBQ Spatchcock Chickens
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Category
Main Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
4-6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
90 minutes
Transform your next barbecue with a deliciously seasoned, perfectly grilled spatchcock chicken. This method involves removing the backbone and flattening the bird, ensuring even cooking and a juicy, flavorful result.
Directions
Season 1 chicken on both sides with M26 Lemon Pepper
- Season 1 chicken on both sides with Claymore Cajun Seasoning
- Place on your smoker at 325 degrees
- Once your chickens hit an internal temp of 140 start to assemble your basting butter
- In a small pot add your butter, thyme, oregano, minced garlic, and lemon juice
- Baste your chickens every 20 minutes with your garlic and herb butter
- Once they hit an internal temp of 160 in the breast and 175 in the thigh they are done
- Let them rest for 15-20 minutes before carving
- Carve them up and enjoy!
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Recipe Note
Why Spatchcocking?
Spatchcocking, or butterflying, is a technique used to prepare chicken (or other poultry) by removing the backbone and flattening the bird. This method offers several benefits:
Even Cooking: Flattening the chicken ensures that it cooks more evenly. Since the bird is a uniform thickness, the breasts, thighs, and legs cook at the same rate, reducing the risk of undercooked or overcooked different parts.
Reduced Cooking Time: A spatchcocked chicken cooks faster than a whole bird. The increased surface area allows for more direct exposure to heat, significantly reducing the cooking time.
Crispier Skin: Because more of the chicken's skin is exposed to the heat, it becomes crispier when roasted or grilled. This results in a more desirable texture.
Flavor Absorption: With the bird flattened, marinades and seasonings can penetrate more deeply and evenly, enhancing the overall flavor.
Presentation: A spatchcocked chicken can make for an attractive presentation, especially when roasted and displayed whole. It also makes carving easier, as the meat is spread out and more accessible.
Overall, spatchcocking is a versatile and efficient method that can improve the quality and speed of cooking poultry.
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