Grilled Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Try this simple recipe for a whole chicken on the grill - it's a delicious and affordable family meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, grilled, spatchcock

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 559kcal

Cost 25

Preheat your grill to medium heat.
Place the chicken, breast-side down, on a cutting board. Cut along both sides of the backbone from end to end with kitchen shears and remove the backbone. Flip the chicken breast side up, and open it like a book. Press firmly on the breasts with your palm to flatten (you should hear the breastbone break).
1 whole chicken
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2 tsp. paprika, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 4 tbsp. olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brush the chicken with the paprika sauce.
Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down, and grill for 8 to 10 minutes.
Turn the chicken over, close the cover, and continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve with BBQ sauce, if desired.
BBQ sauce for serving: