How to Spatchcock a Chicken: 

1. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry.
2. Place the chicken breast-side down.   Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, position the chicken breast-side down.  Remove the backbone by cutting down either side of the backbone, cutting up through the rib bones as you go. Remove any tiny bones you may feel.  Open the chicken out and turn it over and flatten with your hand

For the Chicken & Sauce:

1. Combine the ingredients for the rub in a small bowl.
2. Pat the chicken down with paper towels thoroughly.
3. Rub the chicken with the rub mixture.
4. Place the chicken on the lined cast iron frying pan.
5. Combine all the ingredients for the BBQ Sauce in a small bowl and mix.
6. Make a second batch to serve with the cooked chicken.
7. This sauce also serves well as a dip for cut vegetable sticks and chips.
8. Preheat Oven 375 degrees F.
9. Cook chicken for 30 – 35 minutes.  Remove from oven and brush with the bbq sauce.
10. Place back in the oven and continue cooking for another 20 – 25 minutes.
11. Remove once more and brush again with the bbq sauce.
12. Place back in the oven and cook for another 10 – 15 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160°F when checked with an instant read thermometer or the juices run clear from the thigh area.
13. The cooking time depends on the size of the chicken.