Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAugustino's Italian Eatery and Prime SteaksChicken 'under A Brick' Recipe

Chicken 'under A Brick' Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Spinach & cippolini onion salad, lemonette dressing, confit potato, garlic puree, and shaved shallots

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Spinach & Cippolini Onion Salad

Lemonette Dressing

Confit Potatoes

Garlic Puree

Shaved Shallots

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Place the chicken, breast side down, in a large cast-iron skillet. Place a brick wrapped in foil on top of the chicken to press it down. Cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the skin is golden brown.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Spinach & Cippolini Onion Salad

  1. 4

    Prepare the Salad

    In a skillet, sauté cippolini onions in olive oil until caramelized, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix fresh spinach with the cooked onions.

  2. 5

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the spinach and onions, toss to combine.

Lemonette Dressing

  1. 6

    Make the Dressing

    Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.

Confit Potatoes

  1. 7

    Prepare the Potatoes

    In a saucepan, combine baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, thyme, and salt. Cook on low heat for about 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  2. 8

    Drain and Serve

    Drain the potatoes and serve warm, drizzled with some of the confit oil.

Garlic Puree

  1. 9

    Make the Garlic Puree

    In a small saucepan, combine garlic cloves and olive oil. Cook over low heat until the garlic is soft and golden, about 15-20 minutes. Blend until smooth and season with salt.

Shaved Shallots

  1. 10

    Prepare the Shallots

    Thinly slice shallots and sprinkle with a little salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes to soften before serving.

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