CHICKEN UNDER A BRICK IN A HURRY
Weighing down the chicken puts the skin in close contact with the pan for maximum crispiness and also locks in moisture for super juicy meat.
Provided by Carla Lalli Music
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Green Onion/Scallion Anchovy Parsley Soy Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Quick & Easy
Yield 4 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set a large piece of foil and a heavy skillet aside for weighing down chicken. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Pour 1 Tbsp. oil into a medium cast-iron skillet. Arrange chicken thighs in pan skin side down (make sure they don't overlap) and set pan over medium-high. Place foil over chicken, then set skillet on top. Cook chicken, checking halfway through to make sure skin isn't taking on color too quickly and reducing heat to medium if needed, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and flesh is almost completely cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine anchovy, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Mix in vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil, then scallions. Taste and season pesto verde with more salt if needed.
- Remove top skillet and check chicken. There should be only a thin band of medium-rare flesh on the thickest part of thighs. Using a thin spatula, release chicken skin from pan and turn thighs over. Remove pan from heat and let chicken sit to finish cooking through, about 1 minute.
- Spoon some pesto verde onto a platter. Top with chicken, arranging skin side up, and spoon more pesto over (but don't cover up all that beautiful skin!).
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Zia Chitrali
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Arnold H. JOSEPH
[email protected]I'll be making this recipe again and again.
Ruvimbo Muchaita
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook chicken.
Yazmine Basir
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Muhammad Arshad Arshad
[email protected]The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
Saka Idera
[email protected]I've never cooked chicken under a brick before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was so good!
Hawar Zebari
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook chicken. It's easy to do and the results are delicious.
Lariza Duarte
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry.
Mitchel Cox
[email protected]I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall this was a great recipe.
muzfair Olkh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy.
Muhammad Amir14
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Fram_G killerboi
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce was great.
Mostafa Abo gaber
[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Sameer Sameer
[email protected]This was my first time cooking chicken under a brick and it was a success! The chicken was cooked evenly and the skin was nice and crispy.
Temwani Mulenga
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Sef Ramirez
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out so juicy and flavorful! I loved the crispy skin too.