1 (3 lb.) chicken, split
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
3 tbsp. imported mustard
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 tbsp. bread crumbs

Preheat the broiler. Sprinkle the chicken with pepper and thyme and brush it all over with oil. Place the chicken skin side up in a broiling pan, 4 to 5 inches from the source of the broiler's heat for 4 or 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Turn the chicken and continue broiling for the same length of time.

Blend the mustard with the vinegar. Brush both sides of the chicken and sprinkle it evenly with the bread crumbs. Turn the oven temperature to 400 degrees and place the chicken on the bottom shelf of the oven to bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 4.