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Spatchcock Chicken - Bucky asked me if I have ever done this
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EggspertMN
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So, at the Minnesota Eggfest, Bucky asked me if I have ever done a Spatchcocked Chicken. Well, before I read this forum, I really didn't know what spatch cocked chicken was, and as it turns out, I've been doing chicken this way for about 10 years in one way shape or form. So I told Bucky my super secret recipe. This past weekend, I was reading all the posts from the EggFest in Ga, and missed everyone there, so I decided to do my own little eggfest. Here is my method for Spatchcocked Chicken and super secret recipe, don't tell anyone![p]I start with Fresh Rosemary, lots of it, Strip it off the stalk so you just have the little leaves. run a knife through it to chop it up a little
Garlic - 3 cloves or more to taste
Kosher salt about 2 teaspoons maybe a little more
lemon zest from 1 whole lemon - (can be grated with micro plane, but I use a potato peeler, then mince finely
Olive oil.[p]Here is what you will need:
[p][p]Then grind it all up in a Morter and Pestle. till it looks like this: (the salt will act as a grinding agent)
[p][p]Then add olive oil and continue mixing, grinding it up even further, about 3-4 oz. 1/2 cup of olive oil. it will be a paste and look like this:
[p][p]You can put this in the fridge for later if you want, or use it on pork tenderloins or something like that.[p]Now time to spatchcock your chicken. should look like this when it is done:
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I don't bother actually cutting out the backbone. A good sharp knife with a strong backbone will let you cut right through the middle of the backbone. I just cut off the tail, and stand the chicken on its head, and zip right through. a lot less work for me than going on both sides of the backbone. ( I saw a video on YouTube of some guy doing this with a knife, and I thought he was going to whack his hand off!)[p]Pretty easy. now rub it all over with the marinade, and if you like, a few grinds of fresh pepper will be good too.
the inside:
[p][p]and the outside:
[p][p]put some plastic wrap over it and put it in the fridge for a few hours. I do this about lunch time, and then when it's dinnertime.....
start a fire and get egg up to about 350 degrees:
[p][p]using direct method, put the skin side down first.
[p][p]Oh, by the way, I did two of em this day. the other one toward the bottom was a coffee chili rub.[p]Then in about 15 minutes at 350, turn it over:
[p][p]The skin will be a little crispy now, and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, or until about 160 degrees internal[p]Now take it off. here it is done:
[p][p]now you have a choice to make....white....or ....dark. since the Mrs usually likes the dark meat, I opt for the white and I am not sorry. it is one of the of the best chickens I have done. some squash and a little wine, and a pretty good dinner with only a little fuss. Enjoy, and remember, it's a secret!
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Garlic - 3 cloves or more to taste
Kosher salt about 2 teaspoons maybe a little more
lemon zest from 1 whole lemon - (can be grated with micro plane, but I use a potato peeler, then mince finely
Olive oil.[p]Here is what you will need:
[p][p]Then grind it all up in a Morter and Pestle. till it looks like this: (the salt will act as a grinding agent)
[p][p]Then add olive oil and continue mixing, grinding it up even further, about 3-4 oz. 1/2 cup of olive oil. it will be a paste and look like this:
[p][p]You can put this in the fridge for later if you want, or use it on pork tenderloins or something like that.[p]Now time to spatchcock your chicken. should look like this when it is done:
[p]
I don't bother actually cutting out the backbone. A good sharp knife with a strong backbone will let you cut right through the middle of the backbone. I just cut off the tail, and stand the chicken on its head, and zip right through. a lot less work for me than going on both sides of the backbone. ( I saw a video on YouTube of some guy doing this with a knife, and I thought he was going to whack his hand off!)[p]Pretty easy. now rub it all over with the marinade, and if you like, a few grinds of fresh pepper will be good too.
the inside:
[p][p]and the outside:
[p][p]put some plastic wrap over it and put it in the fridge for a few hours. I do this about lunch time, and then when it's dinnertime.....
start a fire and get egg up to about 350 degrees:
[p][p]using direct method, put the skin side down first.
[p][p]Oh, by the way, I did two of em this day. the other one toward the bottom was a coffee chili rub.[p]Then in about 15 minutes at 350, turn it over:
[p][p]The skin will be a little crispy now, and continue to cook for another 15 minutes, or until about 160 degrees internal[p]Now take it off. here it is done:
[p][p]now you have a choice to make....white....or ....dark. since the Mrs usually likes the dark meat, I opt for the white and I am not sorry. it is one of the of the best chickens I have done. some squash and a little wine, and a pretty good dinner with only a little fuss. Enjoy, and remember, it's a secret!
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EggspertMN,
Now that looks like a FANTASTIC Chicken!!!!!!!
I wish my cook books would use your method of explaining recipes. Pictures are worth a thousand words after all.
With this easy to follow picture guide, I feel ready to do my first spatchcock chicken.
Don't worry EggspertMN, I won't tell anyone.LOL
Thank you.
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EggspertMN,[p]Outstanding pictorial instructions.[p]Thanks!
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EggspertMN,
Now that's a great post.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and success.
Doug
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EggspertMN,
Great job. Now that's one beautiful chick!
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EggspertMN,
That is some great looking chicken. Thanks for the post. AZ
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Big'un,
Thanks Big'un. coming from you that's a compliment.[p]I feel that you can get about as much out of this forum as you contribute, so I thought I'd contribute a little. Have fun with it![p]M
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EggspertMN,
Looks like you had one hell of a weekend. Best Spatchcock I have ever had. And Yes I have had EggspertMN's Chicken.
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Big'un,
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you are posting! That's what makes this forum so great. I met a lot of people this weekend who said they always read the forum but kind of afraid to post because they thought that their question or comment might not be well recieved. I encourage everyone to help out and jump right in. The forum is what we make of it! and You my friend, are doing a great job!!
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EggspertMN,
Great looking (and tasting I bet)cook.Wondering if you know where you got the salt box or container in your photo?. I,m looking for something like that and haven't found it.[p]Bob
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Painter,
Altonbrown.com. this is a SCCU (Sociun Chloride Containment Unit)[p]My wife got it for me[p]have Fun![p]M
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Painter,[p]Try the following link.[p][p]http://catalog.fullpond.com/altonbrown/category.aspx?CatalogName=General&CategoryName=All+Merchandise
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TNEgghead,
Thanks guys, I knew I would get a quick response.
Bob
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EggspertMN,Your pics and recipe were great. I would be interested in what is the recipe for your coffee/ chili rub
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EggspertMN,
Rosemary is great with chicken.My bush is only three feet from my egg table.I have never tried lemon zest in the mix before and it sounds good.It also seems like a fast cook when I do mine they usually take one hour.That is probably because I do direct on a raised grid.Thanks for the tip.
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EggspertMN,
Your "secret" recipe is a real winner. Thanks for sharing, not only the good recipe but also the pictoral tutorial. Bucky
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Bucky Buckshot,
I was thinkin of you when I wrote this. [p]Cheers
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