How to Make Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so satisfying about grilling a whole chicken, especially when it's been spatchcocked and marinated in the vibrant and tangy flavors of Greek cuisine. This Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation, as it's both impressive and surprisingly easy to make. The combination of herbs, olive oil, lemon, and garlic creates a mouthwatering marinade that infuses the chicken with irresistible flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken, spatchcocked
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, rosemary, and tarragon together in a measuring cup.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drizzle reserved oil mixture over the chicken. Carve and serve.
  • Nutrition

    1213 cal.

    • Total Fat: 115g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 159mg
    • Sodium: 151mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 299mg