Brick Chicken (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 chicken halves, breast and rib bones intact (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb each)
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
5 to 6 sprigs thyme

Directions:

Partially debone the chicken halves, removing the wing, backbone and thighbone. Rinse and pat dry. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 30 minutes to dry out the skin.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large nonstick skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat and add the oil and butter. Lay the chicken halves, skin-side down, in the skillet and scatter the thyme around them. Wrap a slightly smaller skillet with foil and place on top of the chicken. Set a large brick or 2 to 3 heavy cans in the skillet to weigh it down.
Cook the chicken 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the top skillet and check the skin; adjust the heat and rotate the pan as needed so the skin browns evenly. Replace the top skillet and continue to cook until the skin is golden and crisp and the chicken is cooked about three-quarters of the way through, 20 to 25 more minutes. Remove the top skillet and carefully flip the chicken. Cook, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Cut each piece in half to serve.
Photograph by Tina Rupp

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	468.04 Kcal (1960 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.9g	54%
Cholesterol	182.38mg	61%
Sodium	139.15mg	6%
Potassium	375.45mg	8%
Protein	35.73g	71%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	22.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	229.57 Kcal (961 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.12g	54%
Cholesterol	89.45mg	61%
Sodium	68.25mg	6%
Potassium	184.15mg	8%
Protein	17.53g	71%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	10%
Iron	1mg	11%
Calcium	10.9mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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