Flat Brick Chicken

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   Place the chicken in a bowl.

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   Pour the olive oil over the chicken, just enough to coat the chicken.

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   Juice the lemon and add to the bowl.

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   Remove the rosemary and thyme from their sprigs and rub gently in your hand before adding to the bowl.

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   Toss to coat all pieces.

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   Heat a skillet over medium high heat.

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   Place split chicken breasts in a single layer in the pan.

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   Place something heavy over the chicken, either another cast iron skillet, a panini pan with a lid, or a brick wrapped in foil, as done in Mexico.

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   Cook chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.

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    Turn and cook the other side.

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    Flattening the chicken in this way helps to cook it quickly, creating a crispy skin and keeping the meat moist.

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    Check out the video on the related post for more tips!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.