Please Don't Stone Me........

Flatfoot

Ok, I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but after over five years of Eggin', I tried my hand at Spatchcock Chicken for the first time yesterday!  Understand, I've done lots of chicken, but always pieces or beer can. I'm posting to say that I am now an official convert!  I doubt that I will ever cook chicken any other way going forward. Did it on the MM at 325, direct, standard height (I don't have my Woo for this Egg yet). It was fantastic!  I will be experimenting with different approaches and seasonings, but just did salt and pepper this time.
i started it skin side down for 15 minutes, then flipped and cooked it about another 50 minutes. The attached photo is right after the flip - I was so hungry when it was done that I didn't even take a follow-up shot!

lkapigian

Great looking chicken!

Fred19Flintstone

That salt ‘n pepper bird looks outstanding!

Flatfoot

Fred19Flintstone said:

That salt ‘n pepper bird looks outstanding!

Thanks Fred!

northGAcock

Good call. I recently cut on a partially frozen hole chicken, butchering the cut. I ended up just halfin the chicken. Point I am trying to make is.....it weren't bad either. I had done Spatchcock many times.....but loved the halves. 

buzd504

You might want to flip it around so the legs are at the back. The back tends to be hotter and the dark meat will take the heat better and the chicken will cook more evenly. Looks great!

Theophan

Some of my favorite chickens have been just salt and pepper, a little olive oil, spatched on the Egg.  Looks like you did a great job!

SciAggie

Spatchcock chicken and meatloaf are two simple meals that are elevated to a whole new level on the egg. Yours looks delicious. 

SmokeyLopey

northGAcock said:

Good call. I recently cut on a partially frozen hole chicken, butchering the cut. I ended up just halfin the chicken. Point I am trying to make is.....it weren't bad either. I had done Spatchcock many times.....but loved the halves. 

Our local butcher cuts them in half for us and we have enjoyed them on the egg. We cook them direct at 350° for ~20 mins per side. 

Flatfoot

buzd504 said:

You might want to flip it around so the legs are at the back. The back tends to be hotter and the dark meat will take the heat better and the chicken will cook more evenly. Looks great!

I actually did turn the bird around after the flip. I'm going to try to remember to do that from now on!  😎

lousubcap

Better late than never and full marks for fronting up on the forum.  I'm sure it was great.  I am also a big fan of the half-cocked bird.

Procedure linked here: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/halfc.htm 

Great way to get two totally different flavor profiles w/o any bleed-over.  FWIW-

smokingal

Don't be embarrassed.  I still haven't tried it.  Your chicken looks great, btw.

SmokeyLopey

Spatchcock on the shelves in Irish grocery store. Was pretty good, although we had to cook in oven...since we didn't take our egg with us.

JohnnyTarheel

Nice bird... a favorite here

RockyTopDW

it's hard to beat!

NCSmoky

Well, they'll stone you when you're trying to be so good
They'll stone you just like they said they would
They'll stone you when you're trying to go home
And they'll stone you when you're there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they'll stone you when you're walking on the street
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to keep your seat
They'll stone you when you're walkin' on the floor
They'll stone you when you're walkin' to the door
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

They'll stone you when you're at the breakfast table
They'll stone you when you are young and able
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to make a buck
Then they'll stone you and then they'll say "good luck"
Tell ya what, I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they’ll stone you and say that it’s the end
Then they’ll stone you and then they’ll come back again
They’ll stone you when you’re riding in your car
They’ll stone you when you’re playing your guitar
Yes, but I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned alright

Well, they’ll stone you when you walk all alone
They’ll stone you when you are walking home
They’ll stone you and then say you are brave
They’ll stone you when you are set down in your grave
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

northGAcock

NCSmoky said:

Well, they'll stone you when you're trying to be so good
They'll stone you just like they said they would
They'll stone you when you're trying to go home
And they'll stone you when you're there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they'll stone you when you're walking on the street
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to keep your seat
They'll stone you when you're walkin' on the floor
They'll stone you when you're walkin' to the door
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

They'll stone you when you're at the breakfast table
They'll stone you when you are young and able
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to make a buck
Then they'll stone you and then they'll say "good luck"
Tell ya what, I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they’ll stone you and say that it’s the end
Then they’ll stone you and then they’ll come back again
They’ll stone you when you’re riding in your car
They’ll stone you when you’re playing your guitar
Yes, but I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned alright

Well, they’ll stone you when you walk all alone
They’ll stone you when you are walking home
They’ll stone you and then say you are brave
They’ll stone you when you are set down in your grave
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Bill....you are a profit.....I mean prophet. 

NCSmoky

northGAcock said:

Bill....you are a profit.....I mean prophet. 

Low hanging fruit

1voyager

northGAcock said:

NCSmoky said:

Well, they'll stone you when you're trying to be so good
They'll stone you just like they said they would
They'll stone you when you're trying to go home
And they'll stone you when you're there all alone
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they'll stone you when you're walking on the street
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to keep your seat
They'll stone you when you're walkin' on the floor
They'll stone you when you're walkin' to the door
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

They'll stone you when you're at the breakfast table
They'll stone you when you are young and able
They'll stone you when you're tryin' to make a buck
Then they'll stone you and then they'll say "good luck"
Tell ya what, I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Well, they’ll stone you and say that it’s the end
Then they’ll stone you and then they’ll come back again
They’ll stone you when you’re riding in your car
They’ll stone you when you’re playing your guitar
Yes, but I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned alright

Well, they’ll stone you when you walk all alone
They’ll stone you when you are walking home
They’ll stone you and then say you are brave
They’ll stone you when you are set down in your grave
But I would not feel so all alone
Everybody must get stoned

Bill....you are a profit.....I mean prophet. 

Or tangled up in blue.