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spatchcock chicken

Spatchcock Chicken

Try this amazing recipe for Spatchcock Chicken, flavored with a blend of aromatics, herbs and Angostura Bitters.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 bundle chadon beni roughly chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 2 inch piece ginger roughly chopped
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1 tsp geera cumin
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 4 - 5 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
  • 3 - 4 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to a blender then blend until smooth.
  • Set marinade aside.
  • Place chicken, back side up, with legs facing you.
  • Use a sharp, heavy knife or kitchen shears to cut out the backbone of the chicken.
  • Use knife to make a small incision into the middle of the breast. (be careful not to cut through to the other side)
  • Turn chicken over then firmly press down with your palms.
  • Use your fingers to create a pocket between the skin and the breasts.
  • Add marinade liberally to the chicken ensuring to push some between the breasts and the skin.
  • Allow to marinate up to 48 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Allow chicken to thaw to room temperature then place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Brush chicken with any pan drippings.
  • Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

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