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Greek Spatchcocked Chicken

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  • Author: Tonja Engen

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken, rinsed & patted dry
  • Marinade:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 7 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. fresh black pepper
  • 1 tsp. sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place spatchcocked chicken on a cookie sheet.
  2. In a bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, white wine, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and whisk well. Pour the marinade over the chicken, and rub it into the entire chicken. Cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Allow your chicken to return to room temperature before grilling. Prepare your gas or charcoal grill with the goal of attaining a medium heat (count of 5 when placing hand over heat).
  4. Season your chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken breast-side down over direct medium heat.
  6. Grill on each side for approximately 20 minutes a side. Stay near your grill and watch for any flare-ups from the fat in the chicken’s skin.
  7. The chicken is done when the juices run clear. or use a meat thermometer (should read 180F).
  8. Remove the chicken from the grill, drizzle with more olive oil and dried oregano and serve on a platter.

Find it online: https://tonjastable.com/2016/07/greek-spatchcocked-chicken/