First Spatchcocked Chicken

[Charley Langer]

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!! 💜

[tbob4]

Awesome job, Charley!

[Charley Langer]

Thank you!!

[hoovarmin]

That looks terrific, Charley!

[Charley Langer]

Thank you!

[RonB]

Well done!

[Greygoose]

Charlie’ got the touch !!!!

[Charley Langer]

Still learning, but thanks!

[Thunder77]

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

[Charley Langer]

It is a new favorite for sure! Thanks!

[HawkerXP]

Nice!

[SmokingSteve]

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

[Charley Langer]

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

[Ahumadora]

Well done. A chicken with torn skin still tastes the same as one without. No big deal Excellent cook

[Charley Langer]

Thanks for your encouragement! 😊

[tenphases]

Terrific!!!

[T-bone]

Well done! Awesome looking yard bird.

[Charley Langer]

Thanks!

[bardsleyque]

Yummmm

[crazytown3]

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'.

[Charley Langer]

Thank you! The broken leg became my cook’s treat. 😂

[Troutman]

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 !!

[Charley Langer]

Thanks man!! 😁

[Texas Larry]

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