Transform Your Dinner Game with this Spatchco*ck Heroine Chicken Recipe! (2024)

If you’ve followed us for a while, you won’t be at all surprised to hear that our Heroine Chicken is one of the most-loved Whole30 recipes we have! And maybe you even already know it got its name because you’re a hero every time you make it. That’s because our roasted spatchco*ck chicken with a zesty lemon marinade is beyond delicious, and it’s one of my all-time favorite recipes. Ready to make it? Let’s go!!

I was delighted to discover, during my first Whole 30, that this Spatchco*ck chicken recipe happens to be naturally compatible. This is also a recipe that is compliant if you’re looking for recipes that are Keto or Paleo.

Beyond that, it is quite frankly, the best Spatchco*ck chicken recipe ever! People worldwide love this dish that I’ve been making for my family for more than 25 years. If you want to develop a “signature dish,” this one would be an excellent choice.

What’s unique about my Spatchco*ck Heroine Chicken recipe?

This recipe is perfect for meal prep because if you’re lucky enough to have a grocery store with a butcher, you can have the butcher Spatchco*ck the chicken, then prepare the marinade on Sunday, place the marinating chicken into the fridge, and after work on Tuesday just pop it into the oven. And you can certainly get a pair of shears and Spatchco*ck it yourself. It’s a great life skill to learn!

What does it mean to ‘Spatchco*ck’ a chicken?

Spatchco*ck, also known as “butterflied,” is a culinary technique used to prepare poultry, most commonly chicken, for faster and more even cooking.

To spatchco*ck a chicken, the backbone is removed, allowing the chicken to be flattened out before being cooked. This not only reduces the cooking time significantly but also ensures that the breast and thighs cook evenly. The technique results in a beautifully browned and crispy skin while the meat remains tender and juicy, making spatchco*cking a popular method among home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Marinating your chicken 48 hours in a few simple ingredients is key!

Marinating the chicken for 48 hours in a few simple ingredients creates a certain alchemy that amplifies the flavors so that 2+2 equals an unequivocal 10. I often add extra wings and drumsticks to the marinade, because who doesn’t love delicious leftovers? It’s also a fantastic dish to take to a new mother!

Baste like your Spatchco*ck chicken depends on it, because it does!

Another key to this recipe: baste, baste, baste! I begin to baste when the skin starts to become brown, and I baste again every 15 minutes. Basting the chicken in its own juices and fat is the difference between good and spectacular. It’s worth every second you spend basting, because you will absolutely taste the difference!

What to make with leftover Heroine Chicken.

Clearly, I think this recipe for Heroine Chicken is delicious just as it is, but it makes spectacular leftovers too!!! Below are some of my favorite ways to dish up any leftovers I have on hand.

If you try this fabulous Spatchco*ck Heroine Chicken recipe, please rate it and leave a comment below. I love to know how it turned out!Plus, always follow along onInstagramandPinterest.

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Side dishes to serve with my viral recipe for Heroine Chicken.

Chances are, if you are making this recipe for my Whole30 Heroine Chicken, you are also looking for a few fabulous side dishes too. Below are a few of my favorite recipes that complement this chicken recipe perfectly.