Crispy Herb-Roasted Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• Olive oil
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large red bliss potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, (halved with the breast bone, back and first 2 digits of the wings removed)
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Thyme sprigs
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Brabant Potatoes, recipe follows
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic