Flattened chicken recipes bbq

Spatchcocking (or removing the backbone) lets a chicken lay almost flat, ensuring even cooking on the grill. Our flavorful rub includes sugar, so watch the chicken carefully and move it frequently so that the skin browns deeply without charring.

In this whole grilled chicken recipe, the backbone is removed and the chicken is flattened then grilled under the weight of 2 bricks--which enables it to cook quickly and evenly. The homemade rub recipe makes enough to prepare 2 pounds of boneless chicken or 4 pounds of bone-in chicken, but you can easily double or triple the recipe and store the extra in an airtight container for up to 3 months so you can have it on hand throughout the grilling season.

The Best Grilled BBQ Spatchcock Chicken. Spatchcocking is a quick, simple way to flatten a whole chicken or turkey before cooking. With a spatchcocked chicken, you get an even thickness that allows for faster grilling and even heat distribution throughout. With this method, it’s also easy to trim excess fat and meat as you go. These trimmings, along with the backbone removed during the process, are fantastic for freezing and using later to make soup stock. It’s very frugal and…

Smoky barbecue chicken with perfectly juicy meat and a sweet, sticky glaze.

A great way to get consistency when cooking whole, this flattened chicken with garlic butter is moist and tasty.

Learn how to spatchcock a chicken and then roast it to perfection. This spatchcock chicken has juicy herbed chicken meat & super crispy skin!

Flattened Moist BBQ Garlic and Lemon Chicken with a delicious marinade to give you juicy chicken every time. Easy instructions of how to cut a whole chicken into portions.

Flattening the chicken reduces the cooking time for a quick grilled meal any night of the week. Try this Mexican-inspired recipe tonight. So yummy!

A full guide to preparing a spatchcock chicken – This method for cooking a whole chicken will be your new favorite, it's so much easier than you think!

Flatten out your dinner plans with this easy-to-make grilled spatchcock chicken. It's juicy, full of flavor, and perfect for the grill. Your family will love this tasty and healthy meal!