Spatchcock Chicken temp

fishindoc

Help...it's on the BGE right now.  I have the temp probe in the breast. Do I take it to 165 in the breast? Will the thighs be done? Or 180 in the thigh,,,I want to avoid overcooking the breast

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165 in the breast will do. The thighs will be fine too. Might pull the chicken off the cooker a little bit before 165 since it will still cook a bit after you take it off. Let it cool before carving. Use this guide for carving: The Butcher Carves a Turkey - Video - NYTimes.com

Here's a picture from yesterday's Salado Eggfest. That's my spatchcocked chicken. Skin came off the breast a bit but the chicken came out great.

fishindoc

Thank you! 

Carolina Q

Point the legs toward the back of the egg (it's hotter there). Cook breasts to 160-165°, thighs to 175-180°. Enjoy.

fishindoc

This was a fun method. .noticed I put the one leg a little too far back.  Corrected that. ..sure smells good.  Getting ready to carve! 

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How did it turn out?

fishindoc

Really great!