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Name: Grilled Chicken Under A Brick With Lemon, Garlic, And Rosemary Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts cold water; 1/2 cup Kosher salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 whole chicken, 3-4 lbs,; 6 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 brick, wrapped in heavy duty aluminum foil

Servings: persons

1
To make the brine, whisk water, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl until salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Place chicken in brine, breast side down, and set in refrigerator for 1 hour.
2
While chicken is brining, place garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle and work into a smooth paste. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice, olive oil, and rosemary. Set aside.
3
Remove chicken from brine, pat dry with paper towels.
4
When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, place brick directly over fire, cover grill, and allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
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the grilling grate. Place chicken over hot side of grill, skin side down. Place brick on top of chicken and cook until skin browns and crisps, 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Remove brick, flip chicken over, and move to cool side of grill. Brush chicken with garlic and rosemary mixture. Cover grill and let cook until an instant read thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the breast, about 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.

528

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts cold water, 1/2 cup Kosher salt, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 whole chicken, 3-4 lbs,, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Under A Brick With Lemon, Garlic, And Rosemary Recipe 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.

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Grilled Chicken Under A Brick With Lemon, Garlic, And Rosemary Recipe

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