Geechee Spatchcock Chicken & Roasted Vegetables

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.Wipe a 10- to 12-inch cast iron skillet with olive oil.

Step 2

Wash and pat dry the whole chicken inside and out. Place the chicken on a cutting board breast side down with the neck area facing away from you. Using a sharp and strong pair of kitchen shears, cut from the tail to the neck on one side of the backbone then repeat on the other side until the backbone is easy to remove.

Step 3

Lay the chicken out flat and rub the salt and vegetable-pepper seasoning blend generously on the inside of the chicken, then scatter half of the rosemary, sage, and oregano over the inside. Flip over the chicken, breast side up, and rub the skin with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Follow with the remaining salt, pepper, and herbs.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss together the sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, onion, and garlic with the remaining coconut oil. Place the vegetables in a single layer in the cast-iron skillet, then set the flattened chicken evenly across the top of the vegetables.

Step 5

Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 20 minutes or until the thick portion of the chicken registers 165°F and the vegetables are fork tender. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the juices to redistribute before serving.