"Roasting the birds over rosemary sprigs imparts a surprising amount of flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces rosemary sprigs (about 2 large or 4 small bunches), divided
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2 4-pound chickens
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 lemons, 1 halved, 1 sliced into eight 1/4" rounds
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1 pound shallots, peeled
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper