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Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

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Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

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Equipment

  • Dutch Oven - Cast iron cookware with a heavy bottom and lid for even heat distribution, perfect for slow-cooking meats.

  • Dutch Oven - Large, heavy cast iron pot with a tight-fitting lid for braising and roasting.

  • Baking Sheet - A flat pan with raised edges to bake, roast or broil foods evenly in the oven.

  • Food Processor - A kitchen appliance used for chopping, slicing, grinding, and mixing ingredients efficiently.

  • Cutting Board - A flat board on which to chop, slice and prep ingredients safely during cooking.

  • Garlic Press - A tool for crushing garlic cloves efficiently, leaving the skins behind.

  • Meat Tenderizer - A handheld tool used to tenderize meat by breaking down the fibers, making it more succulent.

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile and essential kitchen tool for various food preparation tasks, including slicing vegetables.

  • Oven Thermometer - A device to accurately measure oven temperature, ensuring precise cooking results.

  • Fresh Herb Grinder - A tool to finely chop fresh herbs, which can enhance the flavor of your dish.

Ingredients

  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled, divided

  • 1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley sprig tops

  • 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • 8 large boneless chicken breast halves with skin

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 8 bricks, each wrapped in foil

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain garlic. Place in processor and cool. Add remaining 4 garlic cloves and next 6 ingredients. With machine running, gradually add oil, blending until thick sauce forms. Season with salt. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to bowl; cover and chill.
2

Instruction 2

Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly. Chill at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3

Instruction 3

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place chicken, skin side down, on grill. Top each piece with 1 foil-wrapped brick. Grill until skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bricks. Turn chicken over; grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon some sauce over. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
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