Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken
Description
This grilled spatchcocked chicken is marinated in Greek flavors before it cooks quickly on the grill for flavorsome, tender, and juicy chicken.
Ingredients
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon dried tarragon
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1 (4 1/2 pound) whole chicken, spatchcocked
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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 1/2 of the oil mixture over the chicken and reserve the remaining 1/2. 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 5 minutes. Carefully flip chicken over skin-side down and grill until skin is brown and crispy, about 5 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a serving platter and let rest for 10 minutes.
5
Drizzle reserved oil mixture over the chicken. Carve and serve.