Aldi Butterfly Chicken Recipe

Lemon Garlic Butter Butterflied Chicken and Veggies

WebFeb 16, 2020 · Spread the remaining mixture over the outside of the chicken. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Transfer the chicken to a …

1. To a cutting board or large sheet of parchment paper, place the chicken breast-side down with the neck pointed towards you. I find that it is best to use kitchen shears for this first step. Use the shears to cut through the ribs alongside each side of the spine – from the neck down. Once you have removed the spine, either discard or save to make chicken broth/stock. Open the chicken wide. Using a chef’s knife, slice gently down the sternum. You only want to slice through this and not through the rest of the chicken.
2. Flip the chicken over so that it is breast-side up. Using the heel of your hands, gently push the chicken down to flatten it. The chicken needs to lay flat to ensure the entire chicken bakes evenly. Season lightly with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Gently separate the skin from the chicken to create a pocket for the Lemon Garlic Butter. If you can separate it from the thigh and drumsticks, do so. If not, that’s ok!
4. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and parsley. Mix to thoroughly combine until no chunks of butter remain.

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