Chicken Under a Brick

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
15%
Chicken Under a Brick
45 min.
2
257kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and innovative way to prepare chicken, look no further than Chicken Under a Brick! This simple yet impressive dish boasts a fantastic combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also a fantastic option for those following a low FODMAP diet, making it suitable for a variety of dietary restrictions.

The secret to this recipe lies in the method of cooking. By placing the chicken under a brick, you create a restaurant-quality crispy skin while ensuring the meat remains juicy and tender. With just a few ingredients, including aromatic Berbere spice blend, you can infuse the chicken with a delightful warmth and exotic flavor that will transport you straight to a culinary paradise.

This dish is incredibly versatile and can be served for lunch or dinner, making it perfect for any occasion. For an elevated dining experience, consider pairing it with a vibrant salad of mixed baby greens tossed in a zesty vinaigrette. Whether you're impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, Chicken Under a Brick is sure to become a beloved staple in your cooking repertoire. Get ready to delight in every flavorful bite!

Ingredients

  • servings kosher salt and blackpepper freshly ground to taste
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon berbere spice blend 
  • 12 oz skin-on 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place chicken, skin sides down, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with Berbere Spice Blend and desired amount of salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken, skin sides down, and top each with an aluminum foil-wrapped brick. Cook 5 minutes or until skin is very crispy and chicken is almost done.
  5. Remove bricks, flip chicken, and cook 1 minute or until chicken is done.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish, and let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Chicken Under a Brick Salad: Prepare recipe as directed. Toss 6 cups (10 oz.) mixed baby greens with Basic Vinaigrette. Slice chicken, and place over salad.
  8. Serves

Nutrition Facts

Calories257kcal
Protein58.3%
Fat41.43%
Carbs0.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
16.496521890163%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:257.46kcal
12.87%
Fat:11.41g
17.55%
Saturated Fat:1.93g
12.07%
Carbohydrates:0.17g
0.06%
Net Carbohydrates:0g
0%
Sugar:0g
0%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:429.58mg
18.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.11g
72.22%
Vitamin B3:17.74mg
88.71%
Selenium:54.43µg
77.76%
Vitamin B6:1.27mg
63.7%
Phosphorus:357.2mg
35.72%
Vitamin B5:2.42mg
24.24%
Potassium:629.47mg
17.98%
Magnesium:44.23mg
11.06%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.01%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.87%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.26%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.58%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Iron:1.01mg
5.58%
Vitamin K:4.55µg
4.34%
Vitamin C:2.38mg
2.88%
Copper:0.05mg
2.3%
Folate:6.8µg
1.7%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.3%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Vitamin A:54.36IU
1.09%
Source:My Recipes