Butterflied Herb Chicken Recipe | Grilling

Name: Butterflied Herb Chicken Recipe | Grilling
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons of your favorite herbs (such as thyme, sage, tarragon, oregano, etc); 1 clove of garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), butterflied

With the onset of a warm spell, my thoughts had wandered to more summer-like fare, but a resurgence of the blistering cold has me back in total comfort mode.

Roast chicken has been my crutch to get me through this winter, but as an admitted cold-wuss, I wanted to be able to grill a chicken while minimizing my outdoor time. So instead of roasting a chicken on the grill, I opted to butterfly it, spread an herb butter under the skin, and cook it directly over the flames, making the total cooking time for a whole chicken about 25 minutes.

The high heat produced a crispy skin (although slightly charred in parts), while the herb butter kept the bird moist and flavorful, creating a fast alternative to a true roast chicken on the grill that's on par with the real deal.

Butterflied Herb Chicken Recipe | Grilling

Prep 5 mins

Cook 30 mins

Resting Time 15 mins

Total 50 mins

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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons of your favorite herbs (such as thyme, sage, tarragon, oregano, etc)
1 clove of garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), butterflied

Mix the butter, herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
Using your fingers, carefully separate skin from each side of side of the breast and thighs and spread about 1 tablespoon of the herb butter under each area. Season skin with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread coals out evenly. Place chicken skin-side down on the grill and cook until skin is deeply browned and crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. Flip chicken over and continue to grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast registers 160°F, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Carve and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2239	Calories
162g	Fat
3g	Carbs
185g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 162g	207%
Saturated Fat 69g	344%
Cholesterol 789mg	263%
Sodium 856mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 185g
Vitamin C 13mg	64%
Calcium 157mg	12%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1587mg	34%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.