Roasted Spatchcock Chicken

Zubereitung

1. 01
   Schritt 1Spatchcock the chicken

   Remove the backbone from the whole chicken and flatten it by pressing down firmly on the breast.

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2. 02
   Schritt 2Season the chicken

   Rub the flattened chicken all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

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3. 03
   Schritt 3Char the aromatics

   Halve the lemons, garlic head, and onions. Place them cut-side down in a hot dry pan and char until deeply caramelized.

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4. 04
   Schritt 4Roast the chicken1h

   Place the seasoned chicken in a roasting pan on top of the fresh herbs and charred aromatics. Roast until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.

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   The charred lemons, garlic, and onions release their juices into the pan, creating a flavorful base.

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5. 05
   Schritt 5Strain the pan juices

   Remove the cooked chicken and strain the pan juices through a fine-mesh strainer to remove solids.

6. 06
   Schritt 6Carve and serve

   Carve the chicken and serve with the strained pan sauce spooned over the top, alongside rice and vegetables.

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