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2024-05-07 01:35:35
Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
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Crispy Skin + Tender Meat = Joy
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken, about 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.3kg)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (see note)
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder (see note)
- 2 teaspoons (10g) chopped fresh herbs (sage is good)
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 medium rib celery, roughly chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ cup (240ml) dry vermouth or sherry
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) juice from 1 lemon
Steps
- Place oven rack in upper-middle position and preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Using kitchen shears, remove spine from chicken and cut spine into 5 to 6 one-inch-long pieces. Set spine aside. Flatten chicken by placing skin side up on a cutting board and applying firm pressure to breastbone. Transfer to a wire rack set in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Position chicken so that breasts are aligned with center of baking sheet and legs are close to edge.
- Drizzle chicken with 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil. Combine 1 tablespoon (15g) kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder (if using) in a small bowl. Sprinkle all over chicken. Sprinkle chicken with herbs, if using. Rub chicken to distribute seasoning evenly all over skin.
- Roast chicken until thickest part of breast close to bone registers 150°F (66°C) on an instant-read thermometer and joint between thighs and body registers at least 175°F (80°C), about 45 minutes, reducing heat to 450°F (232°C) if chicken starts to darken too quickly.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil in a small saucepan over high heat until shimmering. Add chicken spine and cook until well browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add bay leaf and sherry and 1 cup (240ml) water, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Strain out solids and return liquid to pan. Boil over medium-high heat until approximately ⅓ cup (80ml) remains, about 7 minutes. Whisk in soy sauce, butter, and lemon juice off heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.