Grilled Butterflied Chicken Recipe Video
How to butterfly a chicken for the grill with a simple garlic and herb rub
Ingredients
4 lb organic chicken
2 Tbs olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs, such as herbs de province
Directions
Prepare marinade: combine garlic, salt and pepper and herbs with olive oil.
Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Remove excess fat from body cavity. Cut out backbone with kitchen shears
remove wishbone if desired. Turn chicken breast side up and open like a book. Press down firmly on breast to flatten and break
rib bones. Loosen skin from body under breast and thighs. Rub 1/2 of marinade under skin and spread remainder
all over outside of chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 4. Prepare a grill for indirect grilling and grill chicken,
skin side down for 15 mins. Turn and grill for 10 mins more. Turn grill to direct heat and grill for 5-10 more mins, turn and grill
to get sear marks for 5-10 more minutes. Check for doneness with instant read thermometer (or by checking if juices run clear)
Remove from grill and tent with foil to let rest for 5-10 mins.
Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Remove excess fat from body cavity. Cut out backbone with kitchen shears
remove wishbone if desired. Turn chicken breast side up and open like a book. Press down firmly on breast to flatten and break
rib bones. Loosen skin from body under breast and thighs. Rub 1/2 of marinade under skin and spread remainder
all over outside of chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 4. Prepare a grill for indirect grilling and grill chicken,
skin side down for 15 mins. Turn and grill for 10 mins more. Turn grill to direct heat and grill for 5-10 more mins, turn and grill
to get sear marks for 5-10 more minutes. Check for doneness with instant read thermometer (or by checking if juices run clear)
Remove from grill and tent with foil to let rest for 5-10 mins.
Editors Review
Of many versions of grilled chicken, this grilled butterflied chicken recipe is one of my favorites, as it looks great and the herb marinating gives it a unique aromatic flavor. Take a look at the video to fins out the simple steps involved in making it.Comments
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jeffmcneill says :
Great tip on putting the rub under the skin. Thanks!
Posted on: 23 June 2007 - 6:02pm
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