See the slashes…
…so much extra surface area to absorb the flavors.
This simple, yet unusual recipe was created then shared on the Cooking Light boards almost a decade ago by a contributor named Gail. She used a Cuban technique of slashing the chicken which does evoke memories of the shower scene the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho…and hence, the name of this dish. The aroma of garlic, thyme and chicken emanating from your oven will have you waiting with a knife and fork in hand. The results are a succulent, flavor infused chicken that I’m certain you will make again and again.
Psycho Chicken…adapted from the Cooking Light boards
Whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc (even vermouth works in a pinch)
Kosher salt to taste (I use 1 teaspoon)
freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 325º.
Clean chicken; remove giblets.
Slash chicken all over with the tip of a chef’s knife..the more gashes, the better!
In a small bowl, mix the thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar. Rub over chicken, taking effort to get mixture into every slash.
Place chicken in a roasting pan (on rack is preferred, but not necessary). Roast about 2 hours, basting with white wine and pan juices every half hour or so.
Serve with the pan juices.
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Despite the unconscious implications of slashing a chicken, I love the idea of getting the herbs and spices deep into the meat. I imagine it tasted delicious.
This sounds scary but it sure looks delicious….and probably tastes amazing. Love anything with thyme, I grow lots of it in my summer herb garden. Thanks for sharing your recipe Lizzy.
I’ve copied this recipe from you before but never got around to making it, but I sure will now b/c it looks so tempting.
Where’s Lambeau, she doesn’t like chicken?
This looks super easy! What a great way to get the herbs into the meat!
Thanks, everyone! Erica, she’s busy watching her Green Bay Packers
This sounds like a chicken like no other. Delicious idea.
A nice, and delicious, way to get those frustrations out
Thank you! Yes, I believe this could be good therapy
This sounds delicious and strangely hilarious;) lol
very strange and funny at the same time… chicken is always welcome at our table we love it. Also that was one of my fav movies… anything hitchcock cant go wrong. He was a genius this bird must be awesome!
It is pretty amusing…LOL. I’m a huge Hitchcock fan, too…in fact, my whole family is! Thanks, Holly and Claudia!
Seriously funny name, but looks like a great recipe. And looks like the chicken came out
pretty happy
Liz, thanks for bringing this up. I am on the way to Costco, and I may pick up a chicken for this. Really good recipe~! You always have good things here~!
Just the name is perfect enough for me!
The name had me giggling before I even opened the post. We love roasted chicken – lots of good leftovers AND bonus of bones for stock – so I’ll try this next time. And, the best part – the aroma of roasting chicken and wine and herbs…
I had to read a recipe called Psycho Chicken. It looks seriously delicious!!
Love the name, love the method – all those yummy flavors throughout the entire bird…yum!
Thank you all for your nice comments…I just know you’d all love this recipe, so hope you’ll give it a try
xoxo
I dig slashing chickens! This recipe is great, sounds so yummy and flavorful!
This looks so delicious! I’m going to have to try your slasher technique next time I get a hold of a roaster!
Oh I bet the flavor was infused nicely in this bird! Definitely will try this technique next time I’m roasting, which I’m sure will be fairly soon!
Amy, you made me laugh! Thank you and Christing and Peggy, too for taking the time to post
Oops, Christina…sorry.