Spatchcock Chicken

Step 1

Lay the chicken breast side down and using kitchen shears or sharp clean scissors cut out the backbone of the chicken.

Step 2

Turn chicken over, breast side down, and spread it out on a baking sheet. Press down on the center between breasts to flatten as much as possible.

Step 3

Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with seasoned salt. Rub chicken all over to evenly coat.

Step 4

Bake at 350F until a meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the breast reads at least 165F. (See recipe notes for approximate times based on weight of chicken). Pictured is a 6 pound chicken that took approximately 80 minutes.

Step 5

Allow chicken to rest about 10 minutes before carving.