30-Minute Chicken Under a Brick Recipe

Name: 30-Minute Chicken Under a Brick
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves; 4 fresh bay leaves; 8 garlic cloves, cracked away from their skins; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for liberal drizzling; A pile of a few sprigs each of fresh flat-leaf parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 1 head of radicchio, shredded; 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, whatever you have on hand, loosely packed and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons grainy mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crusty bread, to pass at the table

Servings: persons

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
4 fresh bay leaves
8 garlic cloves, cracked away from their skins
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for liberal drizzling
A pile of a few sprigs each of fresh flat-leaf parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 head of radicchio, shredded
1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs, whatever you have on hand, loosely packed and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread, to pass at the table

1
Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high to high heat and preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Loosen the skin on the breasts with your fingers and place a bay leaf and some of the cracked garlic between the skin and the breast.
3
Drizzle the breasts with a liberal amount of EVOO.
4
Mix the finely chopped herbs with the grill seasoning and lemon zest, then coat the breasts liberally with the mix.
5
Place skin side down in the skillet and top with another, smaller skillet.
6
Weight the pan with a brick (or with a heavy can).
7
Cook to crisp the skin, 6 to 8 minutes.
8
Transfer the pan to the hot oven and roast for another 15 minutes, or until done.
9
Combine the greens and coarsely chopped herbs in a bowl.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, mustard, and lemon juice, stream in the 3 tablespoons of EVOO, and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
11
Dress the salad and toss.
12
Serve the salad and crusty bread alongside the chicken.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, 4 fresh bay leaves, 8 garlic cloves, cracked away from their skins, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), plus more for liberal drizzling, and more.

Yes, 30-Minute Chicken Under a Brick falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

30-Minute Chicken Under a Brick

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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