Spatchcocked Lemon Herb Chicken

Spatchcocking a bird—cutting out the backbone and flattening it, allows the chicken to cook quickly and evenly, resulting in moist juicy meat. A flavorful marinade of lemon and herbs infuses the chicken—and your kitchen—with its heady scent.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 45 minutes
by GourmetRecipes

Ingredients

5 garlic cloves

4 teaspoons kosher salt

2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons paprika (not smoked or hot) optional

2 (3 1/4 to 3 1/2 pound) chickens

2 lemons, quartered

Jeffrey Schad

by Melissa Roberts with Food and Prop Styling by P


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