BBQ Spatchcock Chicken

Name: BBQ Spatchcock Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Barbecue Sauce; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Dry Mustard; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 3 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Smoked Paprika; 3.5 lb Whole Chicken

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Paleo 🦴Halal 🕌

BBQ Spatchcock Chicken delivers juicy meat with crisp, smoky-spiced skin thanks to the butterfly technique that helps it cook evenly and fast. A bold rub of cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic pairs with a tangy vinegar-based sauce for balance. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual cookouts when you want big flavor with straightforward prep.

Prep15 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2

Combine salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground mustard in a bowl.
3

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Using shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Flip the chicken breast side up and press on the breastbone to flatten it.
4

Rub the chicken all over with olive oil and the spice blend. Place the chicken in a large cast iron skillet.
5

Roast in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crispy, about 30 minutes. Check the temperature, then baste with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce.
6

Return the chicken to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 more minutes.
7

Move the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Serve with the remaining BBQ sauce.