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*CHICKEN: Grilled Under A Brick




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CNN News Article

An excellent way to grill chicken is an Italian method of cooking half chickens or chicken pieces "under a brick." In this method, the chicken can be left in a marinade or simply grilled fresh and sprinkled with salt. The cooking grate is oiled and the chicken halves or pieces are placed skin-side down over indirect high heat. The bottom of a sheet pan is oiled and placed over the chicken, then bricks are placed in the sheet pan to press the chicken flat against the grill grate.

The result is that the chicken bastes itself, cooking in its own juices so that after cooking for about 15 minutes a side, the chicken comes out moist and tender. Usually the skin will be crispy as soon as the juices from the chicken run clear. If the skin isn't crispy enough, a minute or two over direct heat will usually do the trick.