Why Marcella’s Chicken Still Reigns

Three iconic ways to roast a bird, the Italian way

Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, Pollo Spaccato agli Odori e Vino Bianco

Marcella Hazan’s Roast Chicken

I’ve cooked chicken in just about every way you can imagine, roasting in my Le Creuset baking trays, slow-cooking in a French oven, and even grilling over an open flame on a barbecue. Each method has its charm, but what I love most is how a few simple ingredie…