Butterflied Grilled Chicken
Butterflied Grilled Chicken features crackling, well-rendered skin and exceptionally juicy meat, infused with gentle smokiness and a hint of barbecue sweetness. A rub of smoked paprika, garlic, cumin, and pepper builds deep flavor that shines on the grill. Serve it for a relaxed weekend cookout or a casual family dinner when you want impressive results with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Butterflied Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put salt in a large bowl or Dutch oven; add a little water and stir until the salt dissolves. Place the chicken in the salt water brine; add enough water to cover the chicken. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the brine, drain it, and pat it dry with paper towels. Set the chicken breast-side down on a clean cutting board.
- 3
Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the chicken backbone. Remove the bone; save it for another use or discard it. Keeping the skin-side down, cut into the breastbone and a bit of the cartilage above the bone about 1/4 inch deep using the tip of a sharp knife. Flip the chicken skin-side up.
- 4
Place the heel of one hand on the other hand's wrist; press down on the center of the breast using the top hand's heel over the cut area to flatten the center and create a more even thickness.
- 5
Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl; rub the mixture onto both sides of the chicken, gently lifting the skin wherever you can to put some rub directly on the meat. Refrigerate the seasoned chicken uncovered for at least 2 hours.
- 6
Take the chicken out of the refrigerator before grilling and let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 7
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat, about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil the grate.
- 8
Place the chicken bone-side down on the preheated grill and cook for 50 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should register 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Flip the chicken skin-side up; brush with barbecue sauce. Continue grilling until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 9
Move the chicken to a platter, tent with foil, and rest for about 10 minutes. Cut into 6 servings. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.
- Calories 345.59 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 64.05 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 5.68 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.69 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 213.6 mg High 71%
- Sodium 811.77 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 0.85 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 3.2 g --
- Added Sugars 2.9 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 20.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 83.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.28 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.47 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Butterflied Grilled Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 345.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Butterflied Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Butterflied Grilled Chicken?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Butterflied Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Butterflied Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Butterflied Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 345.59 calories and 64.05 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 811.77 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.9 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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