Grilled Spatchcock Chicken With Summer Ratatouille
May 13, 2024
Whole, spatchcock chicken basted with a fresh, homemade peach BBQ sauce and barbecued to a crispy exterior and juicy interior. It’s a delicious centerpiece to your next summer barbecue. And for the perfect complement, summer ratatouille is made with fresh seasonal vegetables and stewed to tender perfection. It’s a meal that you will want to share with your family and friends!
SERVINGS
8
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
45 min
Ingredients for the chicken:
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1Bell & Evans Spatchcock chicken
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1tablespoon olive oil
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1tablespoon salt
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1/2teaspoon pepper
For the peach BBQ sauce:
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1tablespoon butter
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1/4medium yellow onion, diced
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2medium peaches, peeled and chopped
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1cup ketchup
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1/4cup apple cider vinegar
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3tablespoons brown sugar
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1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1teaspoon salt
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1/2teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
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1
To make the peach BBQ sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the peaches and cook for 5 minutes.
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2
Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and garlic powder to the saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
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3
To make the chicken: Heat grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates with oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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4
Grill the chicken skin side down for 5 minutes until lightly charred. Flip the chicken over, brush with the peach BBQ sauce and reduce heat to low. Continue to grill for 40-45 minutes, while occasionally basting with the BBQ sauce, until the chicken is cooked through and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 165 F.
Ingredients for the ratatouille:
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2tablespoons olive oil
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1medium red onion, chopped
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3cloves garlic, minced
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1teaspoon salt
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1/2teaspoon pepper
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2large red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
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1large zucchini, chopped
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4ears of corn, kernels removed
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1bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
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3green onions, sliced thinly
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1tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
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1/2teaspoon dried oregano
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114.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
Directions
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1
Meanwhile, while the chicken is grilling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
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2
Add the bell peppers, zucchini, corn, asparagus, scallions, thyme and oregano to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the diced tomatoes and adjust seasoning to taste. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are soft and stew-like. Serve with grilled chicken.
Recipe source: Bell & Evans Chicken