{"product_id":"chicken-flattie","title":"Butterflied Whole Chicken 'Flattie' (1.4-1.5kg)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh Butterflied Whole Chicken – Spatchcock Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh local chicken | Approximately 1.4–1.5kg | Butterflied for quicker, more even cooking | Select your preferred flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA whole chicken prepared flat for convenient cooking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Spatchcock' means to remove the backbone of a whole bird, then press it flat to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackbone removed in-house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1.35–1.5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooks more quickly and evenly than a conventional whole chicken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for the braai, oven or grill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in Plain, Lemon \u0026amp; Herb, Peri-Peri or Barbecue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrdered fresh and prepared as required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires at least 24 hours’ advance notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Butterflied Whole Chicken—also known as a spatchcock chicken or “flattie”—is a whole chicken with the backbone removed so that the bird can lie flat during cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor conventional roasting, stuffing or slow cooking, choose our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/butcherblock.mu\/collections\/chicken\/products\/chicken-flattie-spatchcock-copy\"\u003eFresh Whole Chicken\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach chicken weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.4–1.5kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although the exact weight may vary naturally from bird to bird.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur chicken on the bone is ordered fresh daily and prepared as required. Please place your order at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 hours in advance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Availability remains subject to confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready for your own seasoning, marinade or spice rub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLemon \u0026amp; Herb:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh, aromatic and family-friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeri-Peri:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A warmer option with a noticeable chilli character\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbecue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A savoury, slightly sweeter braai-style marinade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spatchcock cut exposes more of the chicken to the heat, helping it cook more quickly and evenly than a conventional whole bird. It is particularly well suited to the braai, grill or oven and is easy to carve and serve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraaiing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cook predominantly over medium, indirect heat with the skin facing upwards. Finish briefly over more direct heat if additional browning is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOven roasting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place skin-side up in a roasting dish and cook until golden and completely cooked through.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grill over moderate heat and turn carefully to prevent the skin or marinade from burning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlain chicken:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brush with oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic, herbs or your preferred spice rub before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarinated chicken:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Watch carefully during cooking, as marinades can colour more quickly than plain chicken.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rest for approximately 10 minutes before carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicken must be thoroughly cooked. Check the thickest part of the breast and thigh and ensure the meat is piping hot with no raw or pink areas remaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with roasted potatoes, potato salad, coleslaw, grilled vegetables, rice or a fresh green salad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep refrigerated and use by the date shown on the packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this chicken is supplied fresh, it is suitable for home freezing. Freeze as soon as possible after receiving and defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Butcher Block","offers":[{"title":"Plain","offer_id":45101657850097,"sku":"BB-CH-6065-FLT","price":750.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lemon \u0026 Herb","offer_id":45101657882865,"sku":"BB-CH-6063","price":750.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peri Peri","offer_id":45101657915633,"sku":"BB-CH-6061","price":750.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barbeque","offer_id":45101657948401,"sku":"BB-CH-6062","price":750.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/2838\/0145\/files\/ButcherBlockInspirationInstaPosts_50.png?v=1718702932","url":"https:\/\/butcherblock.mu\/products\/chicken-flattie","provider":"The Butcher Block","version":"1.0","type":"link"}