48 Hour Brined Roasted Chicken – Buy Ranch Direct

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, split in half, backbone removed
• kosher salt
• 2 tsp. pimentón (smoked paprika)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
• freshly ground black pepper
• Thyme
• 2 lemons, cut in half
• 1 head of garlic, cut in half
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock for deglazing pan