Spatchcock yard bird

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philpom

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This is probably my favorite way to cook a whole chicken plus it's fast, this took a little more than an hour. A good dose of garlic salt on the skin and bone side.

The skin came out nice and crispy!

Indirect on the Primo, 350°f. Pulled when the breast IT was 160°f. Gave it a 10 minute rest.

A nice plump bird.
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A perfect weeknight dinner, served with mac&cheese, and a side salad.

Cheers!
 
Great looking chicken.

Spatchcock is absolutely my favorite way to cook chicken on the grill or in the smoker.
 
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Great looking chicken.

Spatchcock is absolutely my favorite way to cook chicken on the grill or in the smoker.
I have to admit, when I cut the backbone out and turn it over for its back adjustment.... it really sounds great LOL
 
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Yup. Great looking bird. I don't do them that way much, I should change that
 
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This is probably my favorite way to cook a whole chicken plus it's fast, this took a little more than an hour. A good dose of garlic salt on the skin and bone side.

The skin came out nice and crispy!

Indirect on the Primo, 350°f. Pulled when the breast IT was 160°f. Gave it a 10 minute rest.

A nice plump bird.
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A perfect weeknight dinner, served with mac&cheese, and a side salad.

Cheers!
Nice!
 
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that looks super man!!
i had pizza tonight and im grilling a "spatch chick" tomorrow. big fan here also. i like the way it cooks up more even.

sharing: we like this lemon rosemary treatment.

1 chicken 1.5kg/3lbs
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp rosemary finely chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

slather the bird in that mess and set in fridge over night. that lets the salt take those flavorings inside the meat. i do it the morning before so im over 24hrs in brine.

after that, pull the chick out and toss on the grill. grill med high till done to temp. a perfect side is asparagus in lemon butter sauce and baked or fried taters.

one of those last meal considerations. lol
 
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This is probably my favorite way to cook a whole chicken plus it's fast, this took a little more than an hour. A good dose of garlic salt on the skin and bone side.

The skin came out nice and crispy!

Indirect on the Primo, 350°f. Pulled when the breast IT was 160°f. Gave it a 10 minute rest.

A nice plump bird.
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A perfect weeknight dinner, served with mac&cheese, and a side salad.

Cheers!
Nice looking bird! 🔥
 
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