Pollo Alla Matone Recipe

Name: Pollo Alla Matone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients:; 1 Free Range / Organic Chicken (size based on number of servings); 1 Tbs salt; 1/2 Tbs pepper; 2 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Fresh Rosemary - or Fresh herbs of your choice (sage is a good one too); 2 or 3 Garlic Cloves - chopped or sliced; Fresh lemon wedges; 1 brick or a baking stone sized to cover all / most of the chicken or a cast iron skillet; BBQ grill or pit

Servings: persons

1
Method:
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Clean the chicken - wash inside and out
3
Pat dry
4
Remove the backbone from the butt to the neck with poultry shears
5
Lay flat with breast side up and press down to flatten - you may crack the breastbone
6
Heat the Olive Oil, garlic and rosemary over low heat - 10 minutes - Cool to room temperature.
7
Place chicken in a zip-top bag, add the herb and garlic infused oil and place in refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
8
Remove chicken from bag
9
Wipe off off excess oil and herb mixture.
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Rub the chicken with salt and pepper.
11
Pre-heat the grill and set it for indirect cooking
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Wrap the stone in aluminum foil - for sanitary reasons
13
Place the chicken breast side up in the indirect cooking spot and cover with the stone
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Press the stone down so it sit on top of the chicken
15
Cook for 25 to 35 minutes (based on a 3 lb chicken) on the first side then remove the brick, check the internal temp, turn the chicken over, replace the brick and cook to 180 in the thigh area.
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Serve with the lemon wedges and insist that your guests use them to pop the chicken flavor.

1222

kcal

Calories

122

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: Ingredients:, 1 Free Range / Organic Chicken (size based on number of servings), 1 Tbs salt, 1/2 Tbs pepper, and more.

Yes, Pollo Alla Matone falls under the General 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!

Pollo Alla Matone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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