How to Spatchcock a Chicken

Name: How to Spatchcock a Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (5 pound) young chicken, preferably organic; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; Zest from 1 lemon; Lots of freshly ground salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

This easy spatchcock chicken recipe will give you juicy, flavorful chicken every time! Get easy, step-by-step instructions for how to spatchcock a chicken, add your favorite marinades and seasonings, and then grill or roast it to perfection. You'll come back to this method time and time again!

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:46:12 GMT