CHICKEN AL MATTONE WITH THYME PESTO BY WAVERLY JUNE 10, 2010 12 COMMENTS
Steps:
- To marinate the chicken: Place chicken, skin side up, in a glass baking dish. Press down on the center of the breast to break the sternum. The chicken should lie flat now. Rub it with marinade, making sure to loosen the skin and rub the marinade under the skin as well. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. To grill the chicken: Remove chicken from refrigerator. Drain the marinade and pat the chicken dry. Season it with salt and pepper. Wrap your paving stone in foil (I pulled a cement paving stone out of my garden and washed it off). Prepare your grill. (Note: I threw a few mesquite wood chips onto my grill to give it a little something extra.) Brush your grill rack with a bit of oil. When the fire reaches medium-high heat and you can hold your hand over the grill about 5 seconds, place the chicken skin-side-down on the grill grate. Brush your wrapped paving stone with a little oil and then place it on top of the chicken. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes. Using grilling gloves, very carefully remove the stone. Flip the chicken, replace the stone on top, and grill until chicken is done, about 12 to 15 minutes longer. About five minuets before chicken is done, grill the lemon wedges. Transfer everything to a serving platter. Let chicken rest, covered with foil, for 5 to 10 minutes, and then cut into quarters. For the pesto: Combine parsley, thyme leaves, lemon zest, Parmesan, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor. When finely chopped, add olive oil in a steady stream until pesto is smooth. Season to taste with salt. (Note: this can be done up to 1 week ahead.) Serve grilled chicken with a dollop of pesto and a lemon wedge. Tell your diners to squeeze the lemon over the pesto. Enjoy.
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mary josphine
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with pasta or rice.
Cyberixx
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the pesto is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Zohiab Tariq
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always juicy and the pesto is so flavorful. I usually serve it with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Petros Modibetsane
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the pesto. I will definitely be making this again.
Isaac Shivogo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken came out perfect. I think the key is to not overcook it.
Martha Zondo
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry. The pesto was good though.
Nduduzo Ntimbane
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Fuad Mijed
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was moist and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely make this again.
elton lluko
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
RohadBoss Boss
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Nisar Insari
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.
Raju shah
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
Somi Khan
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken al mattone and it turned out great! I used a store-bought pesto and it was still delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
M Rahman 786 M Rahman 786
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always perfectly cooked and the pesto is so flavorful.
Perpetual Mensah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The pesto was also very tasty. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans.
Lungile Mabena
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was juicy and the pesto was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yuliana Govender
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the thyme pesto was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!