Lemon Sage Smothered Chicken Recipe - Sizzle and Sear

Ingredients

• 3 ½ lb whole chicken (spatchcocked)
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 1 rib of celery (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 ½ tsp dried sage leaves
• 2 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ cup vermouth (or any aromatic white wine such as a Gewürztraminer or riesling)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• parsley (optional)