Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce

Name: Chicken Under a Brick with Fresh Herb and Garlic Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 garlic cloves, peeled, divided; 1 1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley sprig tops; 1 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1 1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves; 1 1/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 1 cup olive oil; 1 8 large boneless chicken breast halves with skin; 1 Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 8 bricks; 1 each wrapped in foil

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy-skinned chicken weighted under a brick, then finished with a vibrant herb and garlic sauce that punches with fresh parsley, mint, and basil. Simple grilled chicken becomes something special here.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

112 garlic cloves, peeled, divided
11 1/2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley sprig tops
11/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
11/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
11/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
11 teaspoon dried oregano
11/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
11 cup olive oil
18 large boneless chicken breast halves with skin
1Nonstick vegetable oil spray
18 bricks
1each wrapped in foil

Instructions

Cook 8 garlic cloves in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain garlic. Place in processor and cool. Add remaining 4 garlic cloves and next 6 ingredients. With machine running, gradually add oil, blending until thick sauce forms. Season with salt. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to bowl; cover and chill.
Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup sauce and turn to coat evenly. Chill at least 1/2 hour and up to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place chicken, skin side down, on grill. Top each piece with 1 foil-wrapped brick. Grill until skin is golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bricks. Turn chicken over; grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Arrange chicken on platter. Spoon some sauce over. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.