Jul 14 2026
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Brick Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Cento
Time1h 10m
Serves4

arugula, fennel, salsa verde, citrus | gs

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Salsa Verde

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Spatchcock the Chicken

    Using kitchen shears, remove the backbone of the chicken and flatten it out. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Preheat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the chicken skin-side down and weigh it down with a brick wrapped in foil or a heavy pan. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.

Salsa Verde Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Salsa Verde

    In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve the Dish

    Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the heat, let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve on a bed of arugula and sliced fennel, drizzled with salsa verde and citrus juice.

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