Cherry-Thyme Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
Cherry-Thyme Spatchcocked Roast Chicken is a showstopper. With a fragrant blend of thyme, fresh rosemary, and the sweet touch of Aldi's Cherry and Rosemary Spread, this dish creates crispy skin and juicy meat to impress your guests. Save the “drippings” and the chicken carcass for tomorrow’s Cherry Thyme Chicken Stock.
Cherry-Thyme Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
Cherry-Thyme Spatchcocked Roast Chicken
Ingredients:
1 Young Chicken approximately 5-6 lbs
Aldi’s Specially Selected Cherry and Rosemary Spread
A Small Handful of thyme
1 Onion Quartered
Lawry’s Seasoning Salt to Taste
McCormick Grill Mates Hamburger Seasoning to Taste
Freshly Ground Peppercorn to Taste
Thyme for Garnish.
Instructions:
Pre-heat to 350 degrees.
Remove neck from chicken center.
Place chicken breast side down with legs closest to you.
Using a sharp knife cut on either side of the backbone to the top of the chicken.
Remove spine (save for later if making stock)
Spread chicken.
Brush underside of chicken w 2 tablespoons of cherry rosemary spread.
Pat chicken dry.
Season chicken with Lawry’s. hamburger seasoning, and pepper.
Add onion, rosemary, and thyme to center of roasting pan.
Place chicken breast side up over veggies.
Cover chicken with a paper towel.
Refrigerate for several hours. This creates a crisp skin.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Rest 15 minutes before carving.
Save the chicken “drippings” and the chicken carcass for tomorrow’s Cherry Thyme Chicken Stock Recipe!
