The Morrow Market

Poultry · Whole Bird

Spatchcock Roast Chicken

Spatchcocking (removing the backbone and pressing flat) gives you the crispiest skin and most even cook of any roast chicken method. Transformative.

DifficultyEasy
Prep10 min
Cook1 hr
Total1 hr 10 min
Serves4
Scale
Units
1 wholeWhole Chicken3.5–5 lb
3 tbspSalted Buttersoftened, for under skin
1 tbspDry Rub ~ Sage Advice
  1. 1

    Cut out backbone with kitchen shears. Press flat. Pat very dry.

    10 min
  2. 2

    Rub with butter under and over the skin. Season generously with dry rub.

    5 min
  3. 3

    Roast on sheet pan at 425°F for 45–55 min until skin is deep golden and internal temp 165°F.

    55 min
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