Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups celery, sliced
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
• 1/2 loaf French bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
• cooking spray
• 1 (3 -4 lb) whole chickens, cut up
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
• 1 lemon, juice of, medium size
• 3 large onions, halved, sliced into half-moons (about 2 lbs)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper