Grilled Apricot-Chipotle Spatchcock Chicken
 
 
Makes 1 whole chicken
Ingredients
  • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (3½-pound) whole chicken, neck, giblets, and backbone removed
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Grilled canned or fresh apricots, to serve
Instructions
  1. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper, and black pepper. Sprinkle all over chicken.
  3. Transfer chicken to pan, skin side up. Cover with a 12-inch cast-iron skillet to flatten chicken. Grill with skillet on top for 35 minutes. Remove skillet, turn chicken, and grill until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165°, about 20 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  4. Meanwhile in a small bowl, combine preserves, vinegar, ginger, and remaining ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper. Brush onto chicken. Serve with grilled apricots.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/grilled-apricot-chipotle-spatchcock-chicken/