Smoked Spatchcock Chicken Recipe | How to Make Spatchcock Chicken | Easy Spatchcock Chicken Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

Prepare the chicken by removing the backbone using kitchen shears.

Flatten the chicken by pressing down on the breastbone until it cracks.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken, including under the skin.

Season generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C) using your choice of wood chips.

Place the chicken skin-side up on the smoker rack.

Smoke the chicken for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Add water to the smoker box to maintain moisture during cooking.

During the last 15 minutes, brush with BBQ sauce if desired.

Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Carve the chicken and serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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