Garlic Butter Spatchcock Chicken

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Spatchcock the chicken.
  2. 2Get rid of the nasties, clean it, wash it and break the backbone.
  3. 3Separate the thigh from the skin with a spoon.
  4. 4In a bowl, add the rosemary, parsley, garlic, basil, white pepper, curry powder, paprika, salt, stock cube and butter.
  5. 5Chop up some onions, rosemary and thyme.
  6. 6Pop that in the bowl as well.
  7. 7Push the mixture under the skin of the chicken.
  8. 8Place the chicken on top of the rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion and carrots.
  9. 9Pour in some water.
  10. 10Cover that with foil.
  11. 11Bake for 30 minutes with the foil and 30 minutes without.
  12. 12Make sure the temperature of the chicken is correct.
  13. 13Pop on some more fresh thyme and drizzle on top.
  14. 14Cut the chicken up.

Ingredients

  • dried rosemary
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • basil
  • white pepper
  • curry powder
  • paprika
  • stock cube
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • butter
  • onions
  • thyme
  • carrots
  • water

Equipment

kitchen scissorsknifespoonbowlfoilthermometer

Tips

  • Season with some extra salt on top, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes 200°C / 392°F, after this remove the foil, baste the chicken and bake for a further 30 minutes.
  • The internal temperature for the chicken should be 75°C / 180°F minimum.