Spatcock Oven Baked Chicken
- Large Whole Chicken 1 lge
- Salt 1 tbs
- Oregano 1 tbs
- Smoked Paprika 1 tbs
- Garlic Powder 1 tbs
- Water 150 ml
- Lemon 1 sm
- Jerk Chicken Seasoning 1 tbs
Step 1
Preheat the oven at 300 Celsius degrees
Step 2
Take the chicken turn it breast down and cut the spine out.
Step 3
Place the chicken facing breast upwards into a deep large baking tray.
Step 4
Turn the thighs inwards. This will help the chicken to cook evenly.
Step 5
Combine all the seasonings and rub it all over the chicken including the facing down section.
Step 6
Place the lemon cut in half under the chicken. This will give a great aromatic taste to the meat.
Step 7
Pour the water into the tray making sure not to wash the seasoning off the chicken.
Step 8
Cover the tray with foil and place it into the oven for 1 hour.
Step 9
After 1 hour take the foil off the chicken and bake it for another 25 minutes at 250 Celsius degrees or until the skin is nice and crispy.