Welcome back to the kitchen, friends! In today’s episode of “What’s on Sale at the Grocery Store,” I stumbled upon air-chilled chicken priced at $4.39 per kilo in Canadian dollars, approximately $2.10 CDN per pound. This seemed like a great deal in our area for 2023, so I decided to make a roast spatchcok chickn.
I’ve spatchcocked the chicken and placed it over a bed of root vegetables—carrots, shallots, and halved potatoes. To add flavour, I’ve used a homemade Cajun spice blend, combining it with olive oil and salt. The cooking setup involves a small baking tray with a rack to elevate the chicken above the vegetables.
As I share this cooking process, I reflect on the confusing pricing at the grocery store. The total cost for this chicken was $6.61, and I noticed other air-chilled chickens in the same price range, leaving me perplexed about the pricing logic.
After seasoning the chicken and vegetables, it all goes into a preheated oven at 350°F. The hands-on preparation is minimal, making this a straightforward sheet pan dinner. The chicken cooks relatively quickly due to spatchcocking, allowing for a hassle-free dinner option.
Once out of the oven, the result is a delicious and crispy chicken accompanied by flavorful roasted vegetables. You’ve likely seen variations of this meal before, and that’s because there are endless possibilities with different spice blends.
In the end, when you find a good deal on chicken, don’t overthink it—throw it on a sheet pan with some veggies, pop it in the oven, and enjoy a tasty and uncomplicated meal. Thanks for joining me, and I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Cajun-ish Spice Blend:
30 mL (2 Tbsp) paprika
30 mL (2 Tbsp) garlic powder
30 mL (2 Tbsp) dried oregano
15 mL (1 Tbsp) coarse salt
15 mL (1 Tbsp) onion powder – optional
10 mL (2 tsp) pepper
10 mL (2 tsp) cayenne
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