Chicken Under a Brick with Avocados and Chiles

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh poblano chile
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 4 avocados
• 1 3 1/2-4-pound chicken,backbone removed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 red onion
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• + 10 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • One brick, wrapped in foil, or a cast-iron skillet
  • 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Poblano chiles are available at Latin markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

Open chicken and place on a work surface, skin side up. Using your palms, firmly press on breastbone to flatten the breast. Season chicken all over with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne. Place in a baking dish; rub with 1 tablespoon oil, sprinkle with lemon zest, and scat...

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