First spatchcocked chicken

[austin87]

The girlfriend wanted BBQ chicken for dinner (her mom always made gasser grilled chicken breast with BBQ sauce on it) so I decided to get a whole bird and spatchcock it. I forgot to take pics in progress so here's a pic of the burned out grill the next morning. Two baskets at the back basically next to each other pushed against the sides, I felt like this gave the most room, it was a pretty good sized chicken at 6 lbs or so. Big drip pan underneath to keep everything clean, legs were pointed towards the baskets.



It took a little over an hour, cooked indirect the whole way with some hickory smoke and the dome therm reading 450-500. I bought a Maverick but haven't set it up yet.



Overall it turned out great. It was really juicy. I made a quick rub with salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic and onion powder, cumin, coriander, and Mexican oregano. Brushed a little store bought sauce on at the end. Next time I'd like to let it rest uncovered in the fridge for a day before cooking, I hear that's the trick to really crispy skin.

[MacEggs]

That looks delicious!
How did the GF like it compared to what her mom usually does?  Or, should I even ask. 

[austin87]

That looks delicious!
How did the GF like it compared to what her mom usually does?  Or, should I even ask. 

Good question, and yes it was a winner! Her mom's a great cook but the grill isn't her thing   

[1buckie]

Nice roaster.....so the baskets atan angle.....yet another way to set up.....

People are coming up with all kinds of great charcoasl setups here !!!

Thanks !!!!

[WNC]

Great looking chicken!