Flat Roast Chicken
Ingredients 1 whole (3- to 4-pound) chicken Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to remove; discard or reserve for broth, if desired. Open the chicken’s legs and spread the bird down flat, skin side up....