Esma KaraböcekCommis de Cuisine
17 March 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Removing the backbone and flattening a whole chicken helps it cook evenly and quickly on the grill. Its marinade uses only olive oil and spices, making it a keto-friendly grilled option.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Spatchcock the Chicken

15 min

Carefully remove the backbone from the whole chicken with kitchen shears. Press down on the breastbone to flatten it.

2

Marinate

120 min

Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

3

Grill

35 min

Place the chicken skin-side up near the hot coals. Cover and cook over indirect heat for 35 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, turn the skin side toward the coals to crisp it.

Reminder

When removing the backbone, keep the kitchen shears from touching the breastbone, or the chicken may not open properly.

Share
Reviews

Comments (1)

3.0 2 reviews 50% recommend it 1 rated without leaving a comment
5 0
4 1
3 0
2 1
1 0
S
Sinem Bakırcıoğlu Commis 5 months ago

Tarifte son 5 dakika deri tarafını doğrudan köze çevirin diyor, ben unuttum ve deri tarafı yumuşak kaldı, çıtır olmadı. Ayrıca 35 dakika demişsiniz ama benim mangalımın ateşi güçlüydü, 28. dakikada but kısmı fazla kurumuştu.

Similar Recipes

You'll like these too

Recipes tried by those who liked this one, fitting the same table.

Send Feedback