Rach on the Radio - Stuffed Chicken Under a Brick

Ingredients

• 1 large brick (2 pounds or more), wrapped with foil or dried beans
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup regular or whole wheat panko crumbs
• A couple handfuls toasted hazelnuts
• 2 cups watercress, upland cress or arugula
• A few grates of nutmeg
• A couple small handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• A small handful thyme, leaves stripped, 5-6 small sprigs
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• About 1/3 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus a couple of tablespoons
• Salt and pepper
• 1 4-pound chicken (ask the butcher to remove the backbone)