CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK
Based on a traditional Italian recipe called pollo al mattone, chicken under a brick is just about the best way to get super-crispy skin on your bird.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h9m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove first 2 wing joints, backbone, and breastbone from chicken (or have your butcher do this). Rinse chicken well and pat dry; place in a container just large enough to hold it, skin side down. Pour lemon juice over chicken and turn over completely to coat both sides.
- Finely mince rosemary, thyme, and garlic together on a cutting board with the salt. Transfer to a small bowl or measuring cup and add paprika. Pour in olive oil and mix well. Pour half of mixture over chicken in container, rubbing it into meat. Turn chicken over, skin side up, and smear remaining herb mixture over and under the skin. Cover and refrigerate in marinade, skin side up, for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking so it can come to room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over a high flame until hot; add a film of olive oil, put chicken in skin side down and immediately place 2 foil-covered bricks on top, pressing down to flatten the chicken. Let cook, undisturbed, until skin side is crispy (about 20 minutes) then remove bricks, turn chicken over, and replace bricks. Continue cooking on other side until meat in thigh is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. To serve, cut into leg and breast portions.
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Kaleb Wolsky
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook chicken.
Barbra Namujjunza
[email protected]This was the best chicken dish I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.
Tariq Muhmood
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to cook chicken that's both healthy and delicious.
Rahan Malik
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.
Felicia Agyemang
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly.
Anu chandan Srivastav
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
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[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit bland and the vegetables were overcooked.
Monowara Begum
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Amos Martin
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to cook chicken that's both healthy and delicious.
Maham Ali
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.
Nate Howard
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly.
Shuza jr
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.
Adnanfd 229
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit bland and the vegetables were overcooked.
Forid Forid
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.
Javed Gull
[email protected]I was surprised how well this recipe turned out. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Masti Fanny
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Brian Mong'are
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.
Liq Mja
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to cook chicken that's both flavorful and healthy.
Trinity Larrabee
[email protected]This dish was incredibly flavorful and juicy. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the crispy skin was the perfect finishing touch.