spatchcock temp

proudpapa56 · March 2009

Evening All,
When spatchcocking, the Naked-Whiz site recommends 350 for a 3-4 lb bird. If cooking bigger birds would you bring the temp down a bit? Would the timing be any different? I'd like to try some 7-8 lb birds and don't want the legs, wings to overcook before the rest is done.
Thanks for any help in advance.

civil eggineer · March 2009

I generally cook mine at 400 dome temp, indirect for around 1.25 to 1.5 hours until the thigh is 180 meat temp. I find the chicken a little better even if the breast hits 180 also. Once I am at meat temps I pull out the platesetter and cook the chicken direct for 2 minutes a side to crisp up the skin.

Mike in Abita · March 2009

I'd keep the temp the same. Just cook longer. Cook till the leg and thigh joints are loose.

jeggmister · March 2009

Ah , my favorite meal :P

After trial and error approach my best is
Mild smoking wood to taste, raised grid
direct at 300 degrees. When breast reaches
170 remove chicken to cutting board, Cut off leg and thigh portion. ( Skin is only thing connecting these after spatchcocking!) Return leg and thighs to grill and open it up for 15 - 20 minutes.
End results are
Nice smokey taste *direct,raised an 300
Juicy white meat * 170
Well done thighs * returned to fire
Crispy legs * increase temp
Only downside to this method is you miss the whole bird presentation!

Fire Walker · March 2009

425 to 450 indirect with drip pan, skin side up until internal temp hits 168. After spatchcocking the bird lift the skin by working your fingers under the skin, under skin herb butter is optional. Perfect bird everytime, no flipping no basting just set and wait for the temp alarm.
FireWalker

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