Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce
45 min.
8
199kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy meal option that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce! This mouth-watering recipe is designed to serve 8 people and can be ready in just 45 minutes. Each serving contains only 199 calories, making it a guilt-free option for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course.

The star of this recipe is the 8 large boneless chicken breast halves with skin, which are cooked to perfection under a brick on the grill, ensuring that they are juicy and flavorful. The secret behind this dish's incredible taste lies in the Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce, made from a delightful combination of 1 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1.5 cups of fresh Italian parsley sprig tops, and a pinch of dried crushed red pepper. To balance the flavors, a touch of white balsamic vinegar is added, along with 12 peeled garlic cloves, which are first blanched to bring out their sweetness.

This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to follow. Simply prepare the sauce ahead of time, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator, and grill it to perfection. The use of a brick to weigh down the chicken ensures that the skin becomes golden brown and crisp, while the flesh remains tender and juicy.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a new weeknight dinner option, this Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce is sure to impress. So why not give it a try and discover a new favorite dish that's both healthy and delicious?

Ingredients

  • large chicken breast halves boneless with skin
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh packed ()
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh packed ()
  • 12  garlic clove divided peeled
  • cup olive oil 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1.5 cups parsley fresh italian packed ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water 2 minutes.
  2. Drain garlic.
  3. Place in processor and cool.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer to bowl; cover and chill.
  6. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag.
  7. Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly. Chill at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  8. Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
  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.
  10. Remove bricks. Turn chicken over; grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon some sauce over.
  11. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein51.3%
Fat39.5%
Carbs9.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.38
Glycemic Load
1.44
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.940434632094%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.43mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Apigenin
24.34mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
1.74mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:198.66kcal
9.93%
Fat:8.48g
13.04%
Saturated Fat:1.41g
8.84%
Carbohydrates:4.44g
1.48%
Net Carbohydrates:3.73g
1.35%
Sugar:1.75g
1.94%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:142.25mg
6.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.77g
49.54%
Vitamin K:192.79µg
183.61%
Vitamin B3:12.01mg
60.07%
Selenium:36.84µg
52.62%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
45.96%
Phosphorus:254.73mg
25.47%
Vitamin C:18.31mg
22.19%
Vitamin A:1104.09IU
22.08%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.91%
Potassium:525.01mg
15%
Magnesium:39.78mg
9.94%
Iron:1.5mg
8.32%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.14%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
7.95%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.71%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.2%
Folate:24.48µg
6.12%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.78%
Calcium:41.19mg
4.12%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Copper:0.07mg
3.66%
Fiber:0.72g
2.87%
Source:Epicurious