Middle Eastern BBQ Glazed Spatchcock Chicken

Preparation time: 30 mins

Cooking time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 x 1.2kg Free Range Spatchcock Chicken
• 3tbsp Olive Oil
• 2tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1tsp Garlic Powder
• 1tsp Onion Powder
• Sea Salt & Crushed Black Pepper
• F&Co Middle Eastern BBQ Glaze

Cooking Method

1. Remove the chicken from the packaging and allow 20 mins for it to come to room temp.
2. Pat it dry thoroughly – this ensures you’ll get crispy skin. Rub it all over with oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
3. Fire up your grill, build your embers, preheat to 170°c, and set up for two-zone heating.
4. Place chicken on indirect heat side of the grill and cook for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Remove your chicken from the heat and generously cover with Middle Eastern BBQ Glaze
6. Place chicken back on indirect heat for another 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 63°C
7. Remove from the grill again and cover with more of the BBQ glaze
8. Transfer chicken to direct heat side of the grill. Leave on direct heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 72°c
9. Remove from heat to cutting board and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes then serve.

If you're looking for a way to elevate your game, this BBQ Spatchcock Chicken recipe is a always a hit. Spatchcocking, or butterflying, a chicken allows it to cook evenly and faster, while exposing more skin for that delicious crispy texture. By using a blend of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, followed by generous applications of Middle Eastern BBQ glaze, this chicken delivers smoky, juicy, and tender results every time. Serve it with your favourite sides for an impressive yet easy meal on the grill.