Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken
This grilled spatchcocked chicken is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and tarragon, giving the meat a bright, herb-forward flavor with savory depth. Spatchcocking helps the whole chicken cook quickly on the grill while staying tender and juicy, making it a flavorful centerpiece for a relaxed summer meal or gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 67 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, rosemary, and tarragon together in a measuring cup.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour some of the oil mixture over the chicken and reserve the rest. Using your hands, massage the oil mixture into the chicken skin. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Grill chicken skin-side up over indirect heat for 50 minutes. Move chicken over direct heat and grill for 5 minutes. Carefully flip chicken skin-side down and grill until the skin is brown and crispy, about 5 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle the reserved oil mixture over the chicken. Carve and serve.
- Calories 662.34 kcal High 33%
- Protein 79.12 g Good Source 158%
- Carbohydrate 2.85 g 1%
- Total Fat 38.12 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 4.8 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 210.91 mg High 70%
- Sodium 170.41 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 13.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 27.27 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.71 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.21 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken is a Greek dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Tarragon, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 662.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Tarragon, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 662.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken healthy?
- Char-Grilled Greek Spatchcock Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 662.34 calories and 79.12 g of protein, or 158% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 170.41 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.8 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and 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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