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Garlic Herb Butter Spatchcock Roasted Chicken for Crispy Skin

A perfectly cooked, juicy roasted chicken with golden, crispy skin seasoned with herbs.
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Make a juicy roasted chicken with perfectly crispy skin using this simple spatchcock method and flavorful garlic herb butter. This recipe is ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special Sunday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon, quartered
  • 1 small onion, quartered

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  2. Prepare the chicken for spatchcocking: Place the chicken breast-side down. Use sturdy kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the backbone, removing it. Flip the chicken over and press down firmly on the breastbone until it lies flat.
  3. Make the herb butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Apply the butter: Gently separate the skin from the breast meat using your fingers. Rub about two-thirds of the herb butter directly onto the meat under the skin. Rub the remaining butter all over the outside of the chicken skin.
  5. Stuff the cavity: Place the lemon quarters and onion quarters inside the cavity opening.
  6. Roast the chicken: Place the flattened chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F (74°C). The skin should be deeply golden brown and crisp.
  7. Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. This keeps the meat juicy.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, place the chicken on a wire rack set inside the baking sheet.
  • If you do not wish to spatchcock, you can roast the chicken whole, but increase the cooking time by 15-20 minutes.
  • Use high-CPC phrases like ‘Best Roast Chicken’ or ‘How To Roast Chicken Perfectly’ when discussing this method.

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