1. Clean the chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Using cooking sheers carefully cut the chicken down the backbone and press down to flatten.
3. Place the chicken in a large cast iron frying pan lined with parchment paper.

For the Dry Rub:

1. Mix the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl.
2. Massage the rub all over the outside of the chicken.

For the Garlic Topping & Cooking:

1. Place the garlic in a heated small cast iron frying pan in its skin, and heat until it is charred.  Let the garlic cool slightly.
2. Combine the garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Place the chicken in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes per pound.
5. Set a timer for 1 hour.
6. Place the garlic mixture over the chicken after it has cooked for 1 hour.
7. Finish cooking the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. and the juices run clear.  The chicken should be a beautiful golden color.  The cooking time will vary for each chicken according to the size of the chicken.
8. Serve and enjoy!