Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken Recipe). Speed up cook time on a whole chicken by spatchcocking it. It is simple to do and only requires a sharp pair of kitchen shears and 5 minutes of your time. Grilling over indirect heat keeps the bird moist.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken

spatchcocked

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil lemon juice oregano garlic rosemary and tarragon together in a measuring cup.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 3

Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/2 of the oil mixture over the chicken and reserve the remaining 1/2. Using your hands massage the oil mixture into the chicken skin. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Grill chicken skin-side up over indirect heat for 50 minutes. Move chicken over direct heat and grill 5 minutes. Carefully flip chicken over skin-side down and grill until skin is brown and crispy about 5 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Drizzle reserved oil mixture over the chicken. Carve and serve.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 1213.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.3g 79%

Carbohydrates: 1.8g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 115.3g 177%

Saturated Fat: 27.1g 136%

Cholesterol: 158.9mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 561.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.9mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 5.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 43.6mg 4%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 31.5mg 11%

Potassium: 298.8mg 8%

Sodium: 151mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 1038

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.