Quick chicken under a brick recipe for a tasty meal

Ingredients for Chicken under a brick in a hurry

• 600 g skin-on, boneless chicken thighs

• 5 ml kosher salt, plus more

• freshly ground black pepper

• 75 ml extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 15 g finely chopped parsley

• 15 ml sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

• 5 ml Dijon mustard

• 2.5 ml crushed red pepper flakes

• 3 spring onions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced

How to make Chicken under a brick in a hurry

1. Set aside a large piece of foil and a heavy frying pan to weigh down the chicken.

2. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.

3. Pour 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of oil into a medium cast-iron frying pan.

4. Arrange the chicken thighs in the pan skin side down, ensuring they do not overlap, and place the pan over medium-high heat.

5. Place the foil over the chicken, then set the heavy frying pan on top.

6. Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure the skin isn’t browning too quickly. Reduce the heat to medium if necessary, until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp, and the flesh is nearly cooked through.

7. Meanwhile, combine the anchovy, garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

8. Mix in the vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 60 ml (4 tablespoons) of oil, followed by the scallions.

9. Taste the pesto verde and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.

10. Remove the top frying pan and check the chicken; there should be a thin band of medium-rare flesh at the thickest part of the thighs.

11. Using a thin spatula, release the chicken skin from the pan and turn the thighs over.

12. Remove the pan from the heat and let the chicken rest for about 1 minute to finish cooking through.

13. Spoon some pesto verde onto a serving platter.

14. Top with the chicken, arranging it skin side up, and spoon more pesto over the chicken, ensuring not to cover all the beautiful skin.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.