Crispy Chicken Under a Brick
Chicken cooked under a brick results in crispy and juicy meat. Serve with your favorite summer vegetables made alongside on the grill. A cast-iron skillet is a good substitute for the brick.
Ingredients
- 3 pound Whole Chicken backbone removed
- 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tbsp lime juice 1/2 lime
Instructions
Marinade the Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix Italian Dressing, Garlic, Old Bay Seasoning and lime juice. Place whole chicken into a large ziplock bag, pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and work marinade around to evenly distribute marinade over the ckicken.
- Place the ziplock bag on a plate and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
Grill the Chicken
- Heat one side only of grill to medium-high: leave one side of burners off for Gas, or rake hot coals to one side of charcoal grill. When grill is hot, brush grill rack lightly with oil on the side NOT over direct heat.
- Place the chicken, skin side down, on the unheated side of the grill. Place skillet or foiled wrapped brick on top of the chicken to flatten. Grill for 25-30 minutes, and until skin is golden brown.
- Remove skillet and turn chicken over onto the direct heat side of the grill. Grill another 25-30 minutes. (you do not use the skillet or brick for this step)
- Chicken is done when a meat thermometer reads at least 165°F when placed in the thickest meaty part of the chicken.
- Remove from the grill, cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes. Cut into serving size pieces and enjoy.
Chef Tips
Set aside or freeze the backbone to make a soup or chicken stock.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Chicken Under a Brick
Amount per Serving
Calories
285
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
271
mg
12
%
Potassium
222
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
152
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
17
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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