Chicken Under a Brick With Fresh Herbs and Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Under a Brick With Fresh Herbs and Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 garlic cloves, peeled and divided; 1 ½ cups fresh parsley leaves, packed; ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed; ¼ cup fresh basil leaf, packed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup olive oil; 8 chicken breast halves, with skin; nonstick cooking spray; 8 bricks wrapped in aluminum foil

Servings: persons

12 garlic cloves, peeled and divided
1 ½ cups fresh parsley leaves, packed
⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
¼ cup fresh basil leaf, packed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup olive oil
8 chicken breast halves, with skin
nonstick cooking spray
8 bricks wrapped in aluminum foil

1
Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water for 2 minute.
2
Drain garlic.
3
Place in the bowl of a food processor and let cool.
4
When cool, add the remaining 4 cloves, parsley, vinegar, mint, basil, oregano, and red pepper; pulse to combine (just a couple of time to mix it all together).
5
With the machine running, gradually add the oil, blending until a thick sauce forms.
6
Season with salt, and transfer to a bowl to chill for at least 1 hour.
7
This can be done 2 days ahead of time.
8
Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag.
9
Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly.
10
Chill for at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally.
11
(The longer it marinates the better it is!
12
).
13
Spray grill rack or grill pan with non stick cooking spray and prepare BBQ to medium-high heat.
14
Place chicken skin side down on the grill and top each piece with 1 foil wrapped brick.
15
Grill until skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minute.
16
Remove bricks and turn chicken over.
17
Grill until cooked through, about 5 min more depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
18
Arrange chicken on a platter and spoon some of the sauce over.
19
Serve, passing the remaining sauce separately.

3118

kcal

Calories

269

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 garlic cloves, peeled and divided, 1 ½ cups fresh parsley leaves, packed, ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Under a Brick With Fresh Herbs and Garlic Sauce 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.

Chicken Under a Brick With Fresh Herbs and Garlic Sauce

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