Chicken Under a Brick with Avocados and Chiles

Ingredients

• 1 3 1/2-4-pound chicken, backbone removed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 large fresh poblano chile, quartered, seeded
• 1 large red bell pepper, quartered, seeded
• 1 red onion, cut into 1/2" slices
• 1/4 cup (or more) red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• Ingredient info: Poblano chiles are available at Latin markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
• One brick, wrapped in foil, or a cast-iron skillet

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