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Herbed Chicken under Bricks

Herbed Chicken under Bricks
It's funny how once summertime comes knocking on our door, we instantly take up our tongs and our post in front of the BBQ for the season, speed-grilling kebabs, vegetable slices and juicy steaks in mere minutes. What about those bigger pieces of meat that require a little more effort that a quick flip-flip-turn to cook? Who wants to man the grill for longer than 10 minutes? Here's one way - use you BBQ to roast the meat, covered, and untouched, while you entertain your dinner guests and sip your margaritas! Cooking an entire chicken is a fast and easy way to feed a hungry family, and flattening it under bricks cuts the cooking time in half, with juicy, flavorful results every time. Try it out, I know that this chicken will easily become one of your summer favorites.
 
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Step 1What you'll need

What you\
For the chicken, you'll need:

 - 2 to 3 lb. chicken
 - 1/4 c. softened butter
 - 1/4 c. chopped fresh herbs (include what you like, or what you have on hand - I used parsley, thyme and chives)
 - salt and pepper
 - oil for the grill

Tools you will need:

 - a pair of chicken shears, or very sharp kitchen shears (able to cut through chicken ribs)
 - chef's knife
 - cutting board
 - tongs
 - silicon brush for grill
 - digital or meat thermometer
 - barbecue
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8 comments
Mar 11, 2012. 2:51 PMSl0whand says:
You rule!
Great!
Thank you!
Oct 23, 2011. 2:01 AMJulianne fights Dragons! says:
OH MY GOODNESS IT'S A SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN!!!! Chef John from Foodwishes did a video tutorial how to spatchcock a chicken a few weeks ago haha

the chicken looks delicious!!!
Aug 15, 2011. 5:18 AMfriger says:
We have a winner! Thanks for the instructable, the bird turned out excelent.
Aug 14, 2011. 12:40 PMfriger says:
OK, so far so good, the bird is on the grill and now we wait, I think this will be a winner. No, off for some beer.
Jun 27, 2011. 5:52 AMharrysneal says:
Looks great!
Jun 26, 2011. 2:17 PMpdub77 says:
I want that right now.
Jun 25, 2011. 7:27 PMjessyratfink says:
This looks delicious and makes me wish I had a grill. :D

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