Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

Name: Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, divided; 1½ cups fresh Italian parsley sprig tops; ⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 cup olive oil; 8 pieces large boneless chicken breast halves with skin; 1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 8 pieces bricks; 8 pieces foil wrapping

Succulent boneless chicken breasts grilled under foil-wrapped bricks for perfect crispiness, served with a vibrant homemade sauce of fresh herbs, garlic, and white balsamic vinegar. This unique cooking method ensures juicy chicken with crispy skin.

8 servings

1 hr

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, divided
•1½ cups fresh Italian parsley sprig tops
•⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar
•¼ cup fresh mint leaves
•¼ cup fresh basil leaves
•1 teaspoon dried oregano
•¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
•1 cup olive oil
•8 pieces large boneless chicken breast halves with skin
•1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray
•8 pieces bricks
•8 pieces foil wrapping

Cooking Instructions

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

Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

8 servings

1 hr

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, divided

•1½ cups fresh Italian parsley sprig tops

•⅓ cup white balsamic vinegar

•¼ cup fresh mint leaves

•¼ cup fresh basil leaves

•1 teaspoon dried oregano

•¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

•1 cup olive oil

•8 pieces large boneless chicken breast halves with skin

•1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray

•8 pieces bricks

•8 pieces foil wrapping

Cooking Instructions

Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain garlic. Place in processor and cool. 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. Transfer to bowl; cover and chill.

15 min

Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly. Chill at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

30 min

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). 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. Remove bricks. Turn chicken over; grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon some sauce over. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

15 min