Roasted Halved Chicken With Garlic-Herb Paste

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Garlic-Herb Paste: Combine the rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice,garlic, olive oil, cayenne, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, in a small bowl. Stir to incorporate.

3. 3

   Rub chicken with Garlic-Herb Paste. Let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Coat a large cast iron skillet lightly with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Oil the bottom of a second cast iron skillet, of equal or smaller size.

5. 5

   Put the chicken, skin side down, in first pan, and top it with the second pan, oiled-side down on top of the chicken. Sear chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove top skillet, flip the chicken and transfer to the oven. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 35 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.