Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce
Need a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course? Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 175 calories, 25g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, parsley sprig tops, mint leaves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water 2 minutes.
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Drain garlic.
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Place in processor and cool.
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Add remaining 4 garlic cloves and next 6 ingredients. With machine running, gradually add oil, blending until thick sauce forms. Season with salt. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead.
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Transfer to bowl; cover and chill.
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6
Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag.
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Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly. Chill at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
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Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
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9
Place chicken, skin side down, on grill. Top each piece with 1 foil-wrapped brick. Grill until skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
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Remove bricks. Turn chicken over; grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon some sauce over.
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Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score21
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