CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
This dish is about as old-school as it gets. In Italian this is called pollo al mattone, and to make it you start by removing the backbone and flattening the chicken. Then you brine it, dry it, season it, and cook it with the pressure of two hot bricks on top. Sounds caveman, I know, but wait till you try it. This version has my California spin on it with a dry rub that has a little heat, a little sweet, and a whole lotta flavor.
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Remove the backbone from one of the chickens. Split the breast plate and press down on the chicken in all joints to flatten it. Tuck the wings under so that the chicken lies flat. This will help it cook evenly. Repeat with the second chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the chile powders, paprika, fennel, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then rub the mixture all over the flattened chickens, making sure you get it into all the gaps in and around the joints. Marinate the chickens in the refrigerator for 1 hour uncovered. (Leaving the chicken uncovered helps the crust dry out and ensures you get a nice crispy skin when it cooks.)
- Heat a grill to medium heat and rub down the grates with a lightly oiled paper towel to clean it and create a nonstick surface. Place the chickens skin side down on the grill. Watch for flare-ups when the chicken initially hits the grill, as the fat will render and drip down. If necessary, move the chicken to a new spot out of the flames. This will occur only in the initial drop. Place foil-wrapped bricks on top of the chickens to flatten them as they cook.
- Cook for 15 minutes, then remove the bricks and flip the chicken. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature between the leg and thigh joint reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Transfer the chickens to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing each one into 10 pieces. Serve with apricot-mint chimichurri.
- Place the apricots and honey in a glass bowl; cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in salted, boiling water, blanch the mint, parsley, and cilantro for about 30 seconds. Shock immediately in ice water and spread on a paper towel-lined sheet to dry.
- Remove the apricots from the hot water and roughly chop. In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process until all ingredients are finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly incorporate the olive oil and pulse until just combined (the consistency should be like a thick sauce). Cover and store in the refrigerator to meld, about 10 minutes.
APRICOT-MINT SOURS
Steps:
- For the sour mix: Mix together the lemon juice, simple syrup and lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
- For the apricot-mint sours: Muddle the sugar and mint leaves in a pitcher. Add the sour mix, gin and apricot nectar and mix until combined.
- Serve in rocks glasses over crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs and an apricot wedge if using.
More about "apricot mint chimichurri recipes"
MINT CHIMICHURRI RECIPE - SIMPLY RECIPES
Web 2022-07-25 Place garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until chopped. Add the mint and parsley leaves and pulse until finely chopped. (Alternatively chop everything finely by hand.) Remove to a …
From simplyrecipes.com
From simplyrecipes.com
See details
GUY'S APRICOT MINT CHIMICHURRI RECIPE - GOOD …
Web 2014-05-19 Step 1 Place apricots and honey in bowl; cover with hot water. Soak 10 minutes. Step 2 Meanwhile, in salted boiling water, blanch herbs 20 seconds. Shock …
From goodhousekeeping.com
Cuisine AmericanTotal Time 30 minsServings 2Calories 295 per serving
From goodhousekeeping.com
Cuisine AmericanTotal Time 30 minsServings 2Calories 295 per serving
See details
CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI | RECIPE
Web Aug 5, 2014 - Get California Brick Chicken with Apricot-Mint Chimichurri Recipe from Food Network
From pinterest.ca
From pinterest.ca
See details
CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI | RECIPE
Web Aug 5, 2014 - Get California Brick Chicken with Apricot-Mint Chimichurri Recipe from Food Network. Aug 5, 2014 - Get California Brick Chicken with Apricot-Mint …
From pinterest.com
From pinterest.com
See details
CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web Apricot-Mint Chimichurri, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika …show 12 more ingredients… 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 2 …
From punchfork.com
From punchfork.com
See details
HANDCRAFTED ART GLASS HOME & GARDEN DECOR – APRICOTMINT
Web Passionate maker of creative hand blown art glass garden decors. ApricotMint is a family owned business where we have been creating beautiful hand blown art glass for your …
From apricotmint.com
From apricotmint.com
See details
WORLD BEST GARLIC COOKING RECIPES : APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web Recipe 1 place apricots and honey in bowl; cover with hot water. soak 10 minutes. 2 meanwhile, in salted boiling water, blanch herbs 20 seconds. shock immediately in ice …
From worldbestgarlicrecipes.blogspot.com
From worldbestgarlicrecipes.blogspot.com
See details
S'LAMB'N RIBS | GUY'S BIG BITE | FOOD NETWORK
Web The Try Guys Face Off in Kitchens with No Recipes, No Culinary Training and 100% Commitment Jul 28, 2022 Bobby Flay and His Daughter, Sophie, Hit the California Coast …
From foodnetwork.com
From foodnetwork.com
See details
GUY'S CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web 2014-05-19 Cook 15 minutes, then remove bricks and flip chickens. Cook 18 to 20 minutes, or until temperature between leg and thigh joint reaches 165 degrees F on …
From goodhousekeeping.com
From goodhousekeeping.com
See details
RECIPE FOR APRICOT MINT CHIMICHURRI - CRABBIE RECIPES
Web 2022-11-15 Recipe for Apricot Mint Chimichurri. Chef Clemenza November 15, 2022 Table of Contents ...
From underspicycrab.com
From underspicycrab.com
See details
RECIPE: CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT …
Web 2020-06-25 1 to 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil. Instructions: Place the apricots and honey in a glass bowl; cover with hot water and soak for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in salted, …
From cbsnews.com
From cbsnews.com
See details
RECIPE FOR APRICOT MINT CHIMICHURRI - MARLI AVE RECIPES
Web 2022-10-02 We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this Apricot Mint Chimichurri recipe. Apricot Mint Chimichurri Popular Ingredients. …
From marliave.com
From marliave.com
See details
GUY'S CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web May 26, 2020 - Butterflying the chicken and grilling it under a brick ensures even cooking and a tender, juicy bird.
From pinterest.com
From pinterest.com
See details
RECIPE: CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web Jun 26, 2020 - "Food Network" chef Guy Fieri presents an old-school Italian recipe with a decidedly Californian spin. Pinterest. Today. Explore. When autocomplete results are …
From pinterest.com
From pinterest.com
See details
RECIPE: GUY'S CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT …
Web 2014-06-10 In bowl, combine chile powders, paprika, fennel, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano,...
From chron.com
From chron.com
See details
CALIFORNIA BRICK CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI
Web 2018-04-12 Apricot-Mint Chimichurri, recipe follows; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 1/4 cups fresh mint leaves; 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped …
From recipenet.org
From recipenet.org
See details
APRICOT-MINT CHIMICHURRI RECIPE - FOOD.COM
Web 2014-08-25 Apricot-Mint Chimichurri. Recipe by DailyInspiration. ... PRINT RECIPE. Join In Now Join the conversation! ingredients Nutrition 1 ⁄ 2 cup dried apricot; 1 …
From food.com
From food.com
See details
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love