First Spatchcocked Chicken

Charley Langer

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First Spatchcocked Chicken

December 15, 2019, 12:14 AM

I’ve not butterflied a chicken before, but I see you guys do it all the time. So I checked out Clint Cantwell’s recipe for Grilled Citrus Herb Spatchcocked Chicken. His three pics showing how to spatchcock convinced me it was no big deal. I have kitchen shears!!

I butterflied it, and then dry brined the 5 pound chicken with about a tablespoon of kosher salt for a few hours. I sprinkled on about two tablespoons of S&G rub, grilled at 325 to 160 internal. Then I put it skin side down over high direct heat for about 4 minutes.

I need some tongs without sharp edges. I tore the breast skin and ripped off half a leg! 😂 So, it wasn’t as beautiful as I wanted it to be, but—OMG—it was super delicious.

God bless you guys! Thanks for inspiring and teaching me to be a better cook. My family loves you for it!! ðŸ’œ
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December 15, 2019, 12:52 AM

Awesome job, Charley!
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December 15, 2019, 01:09 AM

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Thank you!!
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December 15, 2019, 05:32 AM

That looks terrific, Charley!
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December 15, 2019, 05:09 PM

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Thank you!
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December 15, 2019, 07:36 AM

Well done!
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December 15, 2019, 07:40 AM

Charlie’ got the touch !!!!
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December 15, 2019, 05:10 PM

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Still learning, but thanks!
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December 15, 2019, 08:10 AM

Spatchcock chicken is the bomb! Yours looks great. Keep going, you will get even better!
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Charley Langer commented

December 15, 2019, 05:14 PM

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It is a new favorite for sure! Thanks!

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December 15, 2019, 08:31 AM

Nice!
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December 15, 2019, 10:24 AM

Very Nicely done Charley! Excuse me, gotta run grab a napkin before I soak my keyboard!
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Charley Langer commented

December 15, 2019, 05:16 PM

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😂 Thank you! This forum is not a great place to hang out if you’re dieting! I’m always hungry here!

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December 15, 2019, 11:47 AM

Well done. A chicken with torn skin still tastes the same as one without. No big deal Excellent cook
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December 15, 2019, 05:16 PM

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Thanks for your encouragement! 😊
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December 15, 2019, 11:49 AM

Terrific!!!
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#11

December 15, 2019, 12:09 PM

Well done! Awesome looking yard bird.
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Charley Langer commented

December 15, 2019, 05:17 PM

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Thanks!
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December 15, 2019, 03:46 PM

Yummmm
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December 16, 2019, 02:05 PM

That looks great! I wouldn't worry one wit about the torn skin. I usually tear some off between the grill and the house for a 'cook's treat'.
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Charley Langer commented

December 17, 2019, 01:27 PM

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Thank you! The broken leg became my cook’s treat. 😂
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December 16, 2019, 03:04 PM

Nice looking color on that bird. Spatched or pieced out are the only way I grill chicken these days. Occasionally roll some on the roto but ain't the same as good old charcoal grilled. Nice work !!
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Charley Langer commented

December 17, 2019, 01:28 PM

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Thanks man!! 😁
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December 16, 2019, 06:46 PM

Yep, this is the way to go. Looks relish!
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