Cheesy Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Split chicken in half with poultry shears, cutting through the breastbone.
2. 2
   Place chicken, skin side up, on counter and press down firmly to crack back bones so that chicken lies flat.
3. 3
   Loosen skin over top of chicken, using fingers and a sharp paring knife. Mix Ricotta cheese, garlic, spinach and herbs.
4. 4
   Stuff mixture evenly under skin over breast of chicken.
5. 5
   Brush skin of chicken lightly with oil; sprinkle with
6. 6
   paprika.
7. 7
   Place chicken on rack in roasting pan; bake at 350° until chicken is golden and juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced, about 1 1/4 hours.
8. 8
   This recipe will serve 6 people.