Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1cupextra virgin olive oil

  • ¼cuplemon juice

  • 3tablespoonschopped fresh oregano

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2teaspoonsminced fresh rosemary

  • 1teaspoondried tarragon

  • 1(4.5 pound)whole chicken, spatchcocked

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

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

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

  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.

  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.

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

Editor’s Note:

To spatchcock a chicken, use sharp kitchen shears and cut along both sides of the backbone and remove. Using your hands, press down on both sides of the chicken to flatten.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories1213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
115g
148%
Saturated Fat
27g
136%
Cholesterol
159mg
53%
Sodium
151mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
39g
79%
Vitamin C
7mg
7%
Calcium
44mg
3%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
299mg
6%

* 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.

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