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Grilled Chicken Under a Brick Recipe

A simple and delicious way to make crispy, juicy grilled chicken using a brick.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken spatchcocked
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon juice.
  3. 3. Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill. Place the foil-wrapped brick on top of the chicken to press it down.
  4. 4. Grill for about 15 minutes, then flip the chicken and replace the brick. Grill for another 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. 5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Grilled Chicken
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