Grilled Butterflied Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
8%
Grilled Butterflied Chicken
60 min.
4
410kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Grilled Butterflied Chicken! This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also adheres to a low FODMAP diet, making it a fantastic choice for those with dietary restrictions. With just 60 minutes of your time, you can create a flavorful main course that serves four and boasts a satisfying 410 calories per serving.

Imagine the aroma of perfectly grilled chicken wafting through your backyard as you gather with family and friends. The secret to this dish lies in the butterflying technique, which allows for even cooking and a beautifully crisp skin. The combination of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the natural flavors of the chicken, while the grilling process infuses it with a smoky richness that is simply irresistible.

This Grilled Butterflied Chicken is not just a meal; it’s an experience. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or a special gathering, it’s sure to impress. So fire up the grill, grab your kitchen shears, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  •  chicken whole

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • grill
  • kitchen thermometer
  • spatula
  • skewers
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place breast-side-down on a large cutting board. Using sharp kitchen shears, remove the backbone by cutting along either side of it. Turn chicken over and lay out flat. Press firmly on breast to flatten the chicken. For added stability, run a metal or wooden skewer horizontally, entering through one thigh, going through both breast halves, and exiting through the other thigh. Tuck wing tips behind back. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over half of coal grate. Alternatively, set half the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.
  3. Place chicken skin-side up on cooler side of grill with legs facing towards hotter side. Cover grill with vents on lid open and aligned over the chicken. Open bottom vents of grill. Cook until instant read thermometer inserted into deepest part of breast registers 110°F. Carefully flip chicken and place skin-side-down on hotter side of grill with breasts pointed towards cooler side. Press down firmly with a wide, stiff spatula to ensure good contact between bird and grill grates. Cover and cook until skin is crisp and instant read thermometer inserted into deepest part of breast registers 145 to 150°F, about 10 minutes longer. If chicken threatens to burn before temperature is achieved, carefully slide to cooler side of grill, cover, and continue to cook until done. Do not leave the lid off for longer than it takes to check temperature or chicken will burn.
  4. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Carve and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories410kcal
Protein35.42%
Fat64.52%
Carbs0.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
12.613043581986%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:409.7kcal
20.48%
Fat:28.68g
44.13%
Saturated Fat:8.21g
51.31%
Carbohydrates:0.06g
0.02%
Net Carbohydrates:0.04g
0.01%
Sugar:0g
0%
Cholesterol:142.83mg
47.61%
Sodium:133.33mg
5.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.43g
70.86%
Vitamin B3:12.95mg
64.76%
Selenium:27.43µg
39.18%
Vitamin B6:0.67mg
33.34%
Phosphorus:280.1mg
28.01%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.34%
Zinc:2.5mg
16.64%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.45%
Potassium:361.26mg
10.32%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.84%
Iron:1.72mg
9.58%
Magnesium:38.26mg
9.56%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.62%
Vitamin A:267.16IU
5.34%
Copper:0.09mg
4.64%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.82%
Vitamin C:3.05mg
3.69%
Vitamin K:3.02µg
2.88%
Folate:11.44µg
2.86%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.45%
Calcium:21.39mg
2.14%