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Sheet-Pan Spatchcock Chicken with Veggies & Lemon Parmesan Pan Sauce

A whole roasted chicken, flattened for even cooking, nestled over a bed of carrots, potatoes, and red onions—finished with a bright, buttery pan sauce infused with Shawhan Farms Lemon Pepper Parmesan Seasoning. This method gives you juicy meat, crispy skin, and easy leftovers that stretch the meal even further.

Shawhan Farms Poultry Seasoning adds depth and flavor to the rub, while the vegetables roast right alongside—picking up every drop of goodness.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken (3.5–4 lbs), spatchcocked
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Shawhan Farms Poultry Seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 carrots, cut into thick rounds
  • ½ lb baby potatoes, halved
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Shawhan Farms Lemon Pepper Parmesan Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Arrange carrots, potatoes, onion wedges, and lemon halves on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  2. Spatchcock the Chicken: Use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Flip the bird breast-side up and press down firmly until it flattens. This helps reduce cooking time, promotes even browning, and allows the vegetables to roast more evenly beneath the bird.
  3. Season & Roast: Pat chicken dry. Mix butter, oil, and Poultry Seasoning into a paste and rub under the skin and all over the surface. Season with salt and pepper. Lay chicken skin-side-up on top of the vegetables. Roast for 45–50 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.
  4. Rest & Finish: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Squeeze the roasted lemon over the veggies and gently toss.
  5. Make the Sauce: Pour pan juices and chicken broth into a small skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in the Lemon Pepper Parmesan Seasoning until fully dissolved. Spoon the warm sauce over the sliced chicken.

Make the Most of Leftovers

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