BBQ Spatchcock Chicken
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Spatchcock Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 350.01 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 44.15 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 16.07 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.79 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.21 mg High 49%
- Sodium 765.81 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 11.73 g --
- Added Sugars 11.63 g High 23%
- Calcium 28.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 137.31 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 41.04 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
BBQ Spatchcock Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dry Mustard. Each serving provides about 350.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Spatchcock Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dry Mustard, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Spatchcock Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Spatchcock Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is BBQ Spatchcock Chicken healthy?
- BBQ Spatchcock Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 350.01 calories and 44.15 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 765.81 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.63 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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