While traveling in northern Italy, we discovered a wonderfully simple way of cooking exquisitely flavored chicken. When we visited the ristorante kitchen, we discovered that this ingenious two-part terra cotta press was the secret. Suitable for use on a gas or electric stovetop, up to 350°F in the oven, this round press will hold a small chicken split down the back. Slight irregularities in the finish are normal. Immerse in water for 2 hours before the first use. Hand wash. Made in Italy. Recipe included.

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