SPATCHCOCKS WITH A HERB BUTTER AND SAGE AND BACON SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Spatchcocks With a Herb Butter and Sage and Bacon Sauce image

Spatchcocks are just baby chickens usually weighing between 450-600g a bird, they have great flavour, although a little fiddly when eating. I love this recipe I think it so full of flavour.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 (500 g) baby chickens
60 g butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
1/3 cup cream (can be lite cream)
1 cup water
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 slices bacon, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine butter, garlic and herbs in a bowl.
  • Loosen the skin of the spatchcock by sliding fingers between skin and meat at neck joint, divide butter evenly between spatchcocks, and spread as evenly as possible under the skin. (don't worry if it is a little lumpy, it melts once in the oven which helps it to disperse. I know this step can be a little tricky since I have made this several times, but it is worth it.).
  • Place 2 thyme sprigs inside the cavity and tie legs together with kitchen string. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each spatchcock and place in a baking dish.
  • Drizzle combined oil and juice over spatchcocks and roast in a preheated oven 180c for 45-50 Min's or until cooked through.
  • Serve spatchcocks with bacon and sage sauce.
  • For the Sauce.
  • Heat oil in pan, add onion, garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring until onion is soft and bacon lightly browned.
  • Add water, stock, wine and mustard.
  • Bring to boil, simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
  • Stir in cream and sage.
  • Serve sauce over spatchcocks.
  • I served mine with stuffing balls and asparagus.
  • For photo purposes I didn't pour sauce over.

tommy_playzrbxforfun
tommy_playzrbxforfun@yahoo.com

Overall, this was a great recipe. I would definitely make it again.


ABASEEN PIRZADA
a.p@gmail.com

The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I think I'll try brining the chicken next time.


Phoebe Woodward
phoebewoodward28@hotmail.com

This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler chicken recipes in the future.


Tobechukwu Egbuonu
t.e@gmail.com

I'm not a huge fan of sage, so I omitted it from the recipe. The chicken was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the sage.


Nams LTBK
n.l78@gmail.com

This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and tender, and the sauce is incredible.


Bicky Kumar
kumar.b97@hotmail.co.uk

I substituted chicken thighs for the spatchcock and it turned out great! The thighs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was still delicious.


pirem Kumar
pirem@yahoo.com

The flavors in this dish are incredible. The herb butter and sage and bacon sauce really make the chicken sing.


urmi nasrin
urmi_n@hotmail.com

I followed the recipe exactly and the results were outstanding. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again!


Agyei Farncis
f-a86@hotmail.com

I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken comes out juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I love serving it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Beauty Bells3207
bells3207.b@gmail.com

This spatchcock recipe is an absolute game-changer! The herb butter and sage and bacon sauce add an incredible depth of flavor to the chicken. It's a dish that's sure to impress guests or make a special dinner even more memorable.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #north-american     #south-west-pacific     #main-dish     #poultry     #european     #chicken     #meat     #4-hours-or-less