Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHarper's GardenGrilled Chicken Under A Brick Recipe

Grilled Chicken Under A Brick Recipe

Inspired by Harper's Garden
Time1h 30m
Serves4

creamed spinach, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, black truffle jus

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Ingredients

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For the Grilled Chicken

For the Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

For the Black Truffle Jus

Method

For the Grilled Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Rub the spatchcocked chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Place the chicken on the grill skin-side down. Weigh it down with a brick wrapped in foil or a heavy pan. Grill for 30-35 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Flip and grill for an additional 10 minutes.

For the Creamed Spinach

  1. 3

    Cook the Spinach

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

  2. 4

    Make the Cream Sauce

    Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook until thickened and creamy.

For the Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the quartered potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain.

  2. 6

    Mix the Mashed Potatoes

    In a bowl, mash the potatoes with roasted garlic, butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

For the Black Truffle Jus

  1. 7

    Make the Jus

    In a saucepan, combine the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add black truffle oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce until slightly thickened.

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