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Title: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 08:26:39 AM
Hi all,

I was browsing the internet for some rotisserie chicken recipes and I found this article where the person did a spatchcock chicken on rotisserie. In the comments section, the person said they put the forks into the breasts and legs and thighs and it's never broken up on them. I was wondering if anybody has tried that. Here's the link to the web page for reference: https://tasteofartisan.com/rotisserie-chicken/
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 15, 2020, 12:40:52 PM
I haven't tried it but I will now


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Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: tellurian on July 15, 2020, 01:05:50 PM
Spatchcocked chicken in a 14" rotisserie basket works well. The basket holds the chicken securely.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mike in Roseville on July 15, 2020, 05:48:56 PM
Interesting. Never seen it done quite like that. Most people that spatch and spin use a basket.


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Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 05:58:44 PM
Quote from: tellurian on July 15, 2020, 01:05:50 PM
Spatchcocked chicken in a 14" rotisserie basket works well. The basket holds the chicken securely.

That sounds like a good idea. I'm going to try this weekend with forks to see how it holds up.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 05:59:09 PM
Quote from: HoosierKettle on July 15, 2020, 12:40:52 PM
I haven't tried it but I will now


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Same. I'm going to try this weekend to see how it goes.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on July 15, 2020, 05:48:56 PM
Interesting. Never seen it done quite like that. Most people that spatch and spin use a basket.


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Do you have a brand or model that you like for a basket? I've been thinking about purchasing one.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: JEBIV on July 16, 2020, 02:17:03 AM
never thought of doing it that way, but I'm going to give it a try
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: tellurian on July 16, 2020, 03:20:12 AM
Quote from: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on July 15, 2020, 05:48:56 PM
Interesting. Never seen it done quite like that. Most people that spatch and spin use a basket.


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Do you have a brand or model that you like for a basket? I've been thinking about purchasing one.
I use https://www.cajunbandit.com/product/onegrill-stainless-steel-rotisserie-flat-basket/ from Cajun Bandit. I prefer the flat stainless basket, but they have other options.
Title: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: AZ2FL on July 16, 2020, 03:24:59 AM
I never thought of doing a spatchcocked chicken with forks. I'll have to give it a try.

I use a OneGrill basket, it's kind of overkill, but works well.

https://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Performer_Basket_5_16_Square_Spits_p/5pb816.htm
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 16, 2020, 09:08:38 AM
Quote from: tellurian on July 16, 2020, 03:20:12 AM
Quote from: Mayday981 on July 15, 2020, 11:52:21 PM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on July 15, 2020, 05:48:56 PM
Interesting. Never seen it done quite like that. Most people that spatch and spin use a basket.


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Do you have a brand or model that you like for a basket? I've been thinking about purchasing one.
I use https://www.cajunbandit.com/product/onegrill-stainless-steel-rotisserie-flat-basket/ from Cajun Bandit. I prefer the flat stainless basket, but they have other options.

Nice thanks. I just got that but I purchased it from the Onegrill site. I'm excited to use it! What have you cooked on it?
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Mayday981 on July 16, 2020, 09:09:09 AM
Quote from: AZ2FL on July 16, 2020, 03:24:59 AM
I never thought of doing a spatchcocked chicken with forks. I'll have to give it a try.

I use a OneGrill basket, it's kind of overkill, but works well.

https://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Performer_Basket_5_16_Square_Spits_p/5pb816.htm

Nice basket. That looks like it could hold a lot. I may have to buy this basket too!
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: AZ2FL on July 16, 2020, 09:25:04 AM
Quote from: Mayday981 on July 16, 2020, 09:09:09 AM
Quote from: AZ2FL on July 16, 2020, 03:24:59 AM
I never thought of doing a spatchcocked chicken with forks. I'll have to give it a try.

I use a OneGrill basket, it's kind of overkill, but works well.

https://www.onegrill.com/Universal_Performer_Basket_5_16_Square_Spits_p/5pb816.htm

Nice basket. That looks like it could hold a lot. I may have to buy this basket too!

Basket weights in at seven pounds. It fits a 22" kettle without a problem
Later this summer, I plan to roast chili peppers and jalapenos in the basket.


Last weekend I cooked a deboned five pound boston butt. It tasted more like pork roast than low and slow pulled pork.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Darko on July 20, 2020, 06:13:58 PM
Worked beautifully, I tried it today, but forgot to take pics.
Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 20, 2020, 06:21:43 PM

Quote from: Darko on July 20, 2020, 06:13:58 PM
Worked beautifully, I tried it today, but forgot to take pics.

Does it save from having to tie anything?


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Title: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: HoosierKettle on July 20, 2020, 06:23:43 PM
Honestly my favorite way to do chicken is cut it in half and cook on the top rack of a wsm and no water pan. Best flavor and juice of any method I've tried.


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Title: Re: Has anybody ever grilled spatchcock (butterfly) chicken on rotisserie?
Post by: Darko on July 21, 2020, 06:34:39 AM
This time I tied the wings down so they wouldn't flop around. Next time I won't tie anything.