Spatchcock Chicken with Pesto & Potatoes – Foxhollow Farm

Ingredients

• 1, 3.5-5lb whole chicken
• 6 tbs unsalted butter at room temperature, divided
• 1.5-2lbs potatoes, chopped into 1 inch/equal sized cubes
• 1 large bunch basil, approximately 2 loosely packed cups
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 1 large clove garlic
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• juice from ½ lemon
• ⅓ - ½ cup olive oil
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• kosher salt
• black pepper