Whole chicken baked in a thyme infused salt crust

Chicken second courses

Baking

You have seen it done with fish, but the Italians have a classic version with a whole chicken baked in a salt crust. I have seen many recipes with many traditional flavor accompaniments. My version is very pared down. In fact I have removed all the herbs and other seasoning except thyme, a little pepper and of course the salt. I think this allows the chicken to shine and taste so darn chicken-y. Which is my biggest complaint about most roast or baked chicken recipes. Too much everything!