A unique and delicious way to cook chicken, ensuring crispy skin and juicy meat by using the weight of a brick to press the chicken flat as it cooks.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 5 g black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 60 ml olive oil
- 10 g salt
- 1 whole chicken
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Place chicken on a work surface, breast-side down. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Flip chicken over and press down to flatten it.
Step 3
Rub the chicken with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Rub minced garlic, lemon juice, and rosemary all over the chicken.
Step 4
Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin-side down, in the skillet and place a heavy skillet or a brick wrapped in foil on top of the chicken to weigh it down.
Step 5
Cook on the stovetop for about 10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Carve and enjoy!