Brick in the Wall Bird with Salsa Verde

Remove the backbone of the chicken. Split the breast plate and press down on the chicken in all joints to flatten it.

In a small bowl, mix together the rosemary, white pepper, paprika, salt, garlic, oregano, and basil. Rub the mixture under the skin of the chicken and the inside cavity.

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat with oil, and place chicken skin side down. Place another large saute pan on top of the chicken, and place 4 bricks inside of the top pan.

Cook on medium-high heat, for 7 to 10 minutes on both sides, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with Salsa Verde.

In a food processor, puree all ingredients but oil and salt until smooth. With machine running, slowly add oil until well combined. Season with salt, to taste.

Yield: 1 cup Prep Time: 5 minutes Ease of preparation: easy