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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Devin Philips
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.
Jay Simina
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and delicious.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.
Sophia Andrew
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and flavorful.
Amiya Franklin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the chicken.
Narin Yilmaz
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.
Raihan Rawan
[email protected]I've never had chicken this good before. It was so juicy and flavorful.
Shamim Shamim
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Jess Martin
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the crispy skin was amazing.
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[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. It's just a few ingredients, and it doesn't take long to cook. Plus, the cleanup is a breeze.
Said Khalid
[email protected]This was my first time cooking chicken under a brick, and I was really impressed with the results. The chicken was cooked evenly throughout, and the skin was perfectly crispy.
Butt Home
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the crispy skin is to die for.
Hadeer Morsy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.