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Garlic and Herb Spatchcock Grilled Chicken

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Garlic and herb grilled chicken on a cutting board.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food and prop styling by Ali Nardi

Spatchcocking (or splitting and flattening) this Italian-influenced chicken before grilling helps it cook more quickly and evenly, creating the ultimate combo: Juicy meat and crispy skin. Carve and serve the whole chicken with Foil Pack Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic and save the breast for Summer Chef's Salad with Grilled Pork, Chicken, and Chimichurri Ranch Dressing.

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