Free-Range Spatchcock Chicken

Want roast-quality chicken in less time? Go spatchcock. We remove the backbone and flatten the free-range bird so heat reaches every part at once—hello golden skin, juicy breast and tender legs. Keep it classic with lemon, garlic and thyme, or choose a house marinade for bold flavour with zero prep. It’s a weeknight winner and a barbecue star.

Note: All our chicken items can be marinated—pick your flavour at checkout or message the shop.

Why you’ll love it

• Free-range bird with proper flavour

• Spatchcocked for quicker, more even cooking

• Crispy skin and juicy meat, every time

• Versatile: oven roast or BBQ

Bird & cut details

• Whole free-range chicken, backbone removed and flattened

• Bone-in, skin-on

• Fresh, never previously frozen (unless stated on pack)

How to cook (quick guide)

1. Bring to room temp, pat dry, season well (or marinate 30 mins to overnight).

2. Oven: 200°C (fan 180°C) for 45–60 mins depending on size; baste once.

3. BBQ (lid on): Indirect heat 40–55 mins, then finish over direct heat to crisp.

4. Tip: For extra crackle, start skin-side down 10 mins, then finish skin-side up.
   Food safety: Check the thickest part of the thigh—aim for 75°C and clear juices. Rest 10–15 mins before carving.

Serving ideas

• Lemon, garlic & thyme with roast potatoes and greens

• Peri-peri spatchcock chicken with chips and slaw

• Herby yoghurt and flatbreads with pickled onions

• Honey–mustard glaze with buttery carrots and peas

Marinade options

Choose at checkout or message us for custom blends: Lemon & Herb, Peri-Peri, BBQ, Tikka, Honey–Soy, Garlic Butter.
Allergen note: marinades may contain allergens—check ingredients on pack.

Storage & handling

• Keep refrigerated below 5°C

• Suitable for home freezing on day of purchase; defrost in the fridge and use within 24 hours

• Once opened, cook within 1 day

• Caution: contains bones

FAQs

What is spatchcock?
The backbone is removed and the bird is flattened for quicker, more even cooking.

Will it fit on my BBQ?
Most standard kettles and gas grills are fine—cook over indirect heat, lid down.

How many does it serve?
Typically serves 3–4 with sides, depending on size.

Can you marinate it for me?
Absolutely—select a flavour at checkout.