Dinner for 6
Spatchcock Chicken with whole chicken
$7.61for 475 minServes 6
Flattened chicken roasts over seasoned potatoes and carrots until browned, juicy, and safely cooked through.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Whole chicken$1.69/lb typical | 4.25 lb | $7.18Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.33Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.41 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$1.90 per serving$7.61 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 1/4 lb whole chicken
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- salt and black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 3/4 lb red potatoes
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and oil a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Cut along both sides of the chicken backbone, remove it, and press the breastbone down to flatten the chicken.
- Mix the butter, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, paprika, salt, and pepper, then rub it over the chicken.
- Toss the potatoes and carrots with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, then spread them on the baking sheet.
- Place the chicken skin-side up over the vegetables and roast for 50 minutes.
- Check the thickest breast and thigh for 165 F, then rest the chicken for 10 minutes and sprinkle it with parsley.
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