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Chicken Under A Brick Recipe

Leslie Green
Chicken Under a Brick is a unique way to create a crispy and delicious grilled meal. Just follow these steps...
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Chicken 4 pounds, butterflied
  • 1 lemon-worth Lemon Juice
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary dried
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme dried
  • 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Garden Bricks wrapped in heavy duty foil

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, thyme and olive oil.
  • Place the chicken in a 9x13 pan and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium and remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place the chicken fat side down and place two bricks on the chicken.
  • Grill over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Flip and place the bricks back on and grill for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes prior to cutting.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 299mg
Keyword Chicken, Dinners, Easy, Grilling
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