Perfect Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon Herb Glaze

Perfect Spatchcock Chicken with Lemon Herb Glaze

45 mins
easy
4 servings

A quick and easy recipe for perfectly cooked spatchcock chicken with a delicious lemon herb glaze. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Kitchen Shears

Ingredients

  • 4.00 piecesChicken(Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsOlive Oil(For searing.)
  • 1.00 mediumLemon(Zest and juice.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonFresh Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme)(Chopped.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSalt(Kosher salt.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground.)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Using kitchen shears, carefully cut along the backbone of each chicken piece.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Lay chicken breast-side down on a baking sheet.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Add lemon zest and chopped herbs to the chicken.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Place in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.

Estimated time: 25 minutes

8

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

While chicken rests, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 1 minutes