Cajun Spice-Rubbed and Creole Butter-Injected Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
Cajun Spice-Rubbed and Creole Butter-Injected Smoked Spatchcock Chicken Prep Time 5 hrs Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins Total Time 6 hrs 30 mins Servings: 1 Whole Chicken Author: A Bachelor & His Grill - follow this guy on Instagram, his food is amazing! Ingredients Cajun Brine: 8 cups water and 2 lager beers 1 cup kosher salt ¾ cup brown sugar Aromatics - 6-8 smashed garlic cloves small red onion quartered, fresh thyme and oregano, a small handful of black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes Cajun Spice-Rubbed and Creole Butter-Injected Spatchcock Chicken: 1 4-5 pound whole fresh chicken thawed, trimmed and giblets removed Creole Butter Injection recipe above Olive oil plus additional for basting Cajun Seasoning: 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons each dried oregano and thyme 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 te...