GRILLED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN

This grilled spatchcock chicken recipe is THE one chicken recipe you’ll ever need! It’s made with easy to find ingredients like lime, cilantro and spices you probably already have at home.

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Plus, it’s full of bright flavors, extra juicy, and the charred skin bits are just beyond delicious.

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1. To butterfly or "spatchcock" the chicken, remove it's spine with either a butchers knife or some kitchen shears*

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2. Combine all ingredients, except for the chicken, in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.

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3. Flip the chicken breast side down, cut some incisions on the back of the breasts to make sure the the marinade will penetrate well.

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4. Next, rub the marinade all over the chicken, especially under the skin and in the back cavity. Put put the chicken in a ziplock bag and refrigerate breast side down to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

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GRILLED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN

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HOW TO PAN SEAR CHICKEN BREASTS

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GRILLED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN

Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

This grilled spatchcock chicken recipe is THE one chicken recipe you’ll ever need! It’s made with easy to find ingredients like lime, cilantro and spices you probably already have at home.

~ Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

Plus, it’s full of bright flavors, extra juicy, and the charred skin bits are just beyond delicious.

1. To butterfly or "spatchcock" the chicken, remove it's spine with either a butchers knife or some kitchen shears*

spatchcock the chicken

2. Combine all ingredients, except for the chicken, in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.

make the marinade

3. Flip the chicken breast side down, cut some incisions on the back of the breasts to make sure the the marinade will penetrate well.

flip & slice

4. Next, rub the marinade all over the chicken, especially under the skin and in the back cavity. Put put the chicken in a ziplock bag and refrigerate breast side down to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

rub the marinade

GRILLED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN

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