Chicken Under a Brick

Chicken Under a Brick
Chicken Under a Brick is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One serving contains 475 calories, 33g of protein, and 33g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of water, rosemary, chicken, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the light mayonnaise you could follow this main course with the Light Rock Cakes as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Remove backbone from chicken using kitchen shears.
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Combine mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and turn to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
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Remove chicken from marinade, and discard marinade.
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add chicken to pan.
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Place 2 bricks wrapped in heavy-duty foil over chicken, pressing down to flatten. Cook 20 minutes; turn chicken over. Reposition bricks. Cook an additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
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7
Remove skin from chicken, and cut into quarters. Carve chicken.
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Serve with: Summer Succotash
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
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