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Crispy Grilled Kicken Chicken

Hello friends, and welcome back to ASW Homestead! Even though the school year is starting, grilling season is far from over around here. In fact, some of our favorite meals come off the grill during these late summer and early fall evenings when the air is still warm but the days are growing shorter.

This Crispy Grilled Kicken Chicken is one of those meals that feels special without being fussy. Using the spatchcock method helps the chicken cook evenly while staying juicy inside with perfectly crispy skin on the outside. The seasoning blend gives it just enough heat to make things interesting, while still being family-friendly.

If you’re looking for a recipe that keeps your grill in action and your table full of smiles, this one is worth adding to your rotation.

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Crispy Grilled Kicken Chicken

This Crispy Grilled Kicken Chicken is packed with flavor, perfectly juicy inside, and crispy on the outside. Using the spatchcock method keeps it tender and cuts down cooking time, while a bold seasoning blend gives it just the right kick. A family favorite for late summer grilling and beyond!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Homestead
Keyword blackened chicken, crispy grilled chicken, gluten free grilling recipe, grilled chicken recipe, homestead grilling, kicken chicken recipe, spatchcock chicken

Equipment

  • Grill With indirect and direct heat zones
  • Kitchen shears or sharp knife
  • Meat injector Optional, for seasoning butter
  • Mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken
  • 1 cup Melted butter or ghee
  • 2 tbsp Weber's Kick'N Chicken seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 375–400°F.
  • Spatchcock the chicken: using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove the backbone so the chicken can lay flat. (Optional: remove rib cage or press flat with your hands.)
  • Mix melted butter or ghee with the seasoning blend and garlic powder.
  • Using a meat injector, inject some of the mixture into the chicken. Brush the remaining seasoned butter all over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken breast-side up over indirect heat on the grill. Cook for 35–40 minutes.
  • When internal temperature reaches 145°F, flip chicken breast-side down over direct heat. Grill for about 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Why spatchcock? Flattening the chicken helps it cook evenly and shortens the cooking time, while giving you that irresistible crispy skin.
  • No injector? If you don’t have a meat injector, simply brush all of the seasoned butter mixture onto the chicken.
  • Frugal tip: Leftovers can be shredded for sandwiches, wraps, or soups — stretching one chicken into multiple meals.

Why We Love Spatchcock Chicken

If you’ve never spatchcocked a chicken before, don’t let the name scare you off! All it means is removing the backbone so the chicken can be flattened out and cooked more evenly on the grill. This method shortens the cooking time, keeps the meat moist, and ensures the skin turns that beautiful crispy golden brown we all love.

On the homestead, we’re always looking for meals that stretch a little further, and a whole chicken does exactly that. You can serve it hot off the grill the first night, then use leftovers in sandwiches, wraps, or even tossed into soups. One chicken, multiple meals. That’s what I call frugal and flavorful.

Gather ‘Round the Grill

Grilled chicken is one of those simple pleasures that never really goes out of season. With this Crispy Grilled Kicken Chicken, you’ll have a meal that’s hearty, full of flavor, and perfect for family dinners, weekend cookouts, or even a midweek pick-me-up.

So fire up that grill, season generously, and make room at the table — because meals like this aren’t just about the food, they’re about the memories made while sharing it.

🍗 I’d love to know — what’s your favorite way to enjoy grilled chicken? Share your tips in the comments, or tag @aswhomestead if you try this recipe so we can see it on your table too!

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hello friends! i'm amanda

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