Lemon-Oregano Grilled Spatchcock Chicken
June 24, 2024
Recipe developed by Lunds & Byerlys Executive Chef Anthony Leonhardi.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
45-55 min
Ingredients
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1whole spatchcock chicken
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2tablespoons avocado oil
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1teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2springs fresh oregano, chopped
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1lemon, zested and juiced
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1clove garlic, chopped
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Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
For the grilled peach & Vidalia onion relish:
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2fresh peaches, pit removed, grilled and diced
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1/2cup diced Vidalia onion
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1/4cup diced red bell pepper
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1tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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1teaspoon avocado oil
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1teaspoon oregano
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1/2teaspoon sea salt
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1/4teaspoon Aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
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1
To spatchcock the chicken: Place chicken on a cutting board breast side down. Cut along the spine on both sides to remove back bone. Flip the chicken breast side up. Using your hands press along the breastbone, you should hear a crack. The goal is to get the chicken as flat as possible.
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2
To make the marinade: Whisk together the avocado oil, mustard, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
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3
Rub marinade on the chicken, getting into and under skin. The goal is even coverage over the entire bird.
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4
Heat the grill on medium-high heat (350-400 degrees).
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5
Place chicken skin side down on grill grates until lightly crispy and charred, about 5 minutes.
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6
Reduce heat on your grill to a medium-low (300-325). Flip chicken over and move to either an indirect heat area of the grill or a cold spot on your grill. Continue cooking the chicken until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165F. This should be approximately 45-55 minutes.
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7
Meanwhile, make the grilled peach & Vidalia onion relish. Split peaches in half and grill. Combine the diced peaches, onion and bell pepper. Add remaining ingredients and adjust seasonings.
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8
When the chicken is finished cooking, transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes, carve, and serve family style. Serve with the relish on the side.