Debone chicken to remove the breast with skin.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper then keep in chiller overnight, skin-side up and uncovered.
Thaw chicken 30 minutes before searing.
Preheat a pan with oil and sear the chicken with skin-side down.
Add in butter, garlic, bay leaf and thyme.
Using medium heat, baste the chicken with the aromatic butter for around 5-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 65°C.