Name: Pollo al Mattone (Italian Roast Chicken Under a Brick)
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Juice and zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons; 30ml juice), zest finely minced, plus lemon wedges for serving; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Needles from one 8-inch rosemary sprig, finely minced; Leaves from 1 large sage sprig (about 8 leaves), finely minced; 4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced; One 4- to 5-pound (1.8 to 2.29kg) chicken; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Cooking spray, such as Pam, or other neutral oil, for greasing the equipment

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1h 30m

This Italian roast chicken, also known as Pollo al Mattone, is marinated in olive oil, lemon, red pepper flakes, rosemary, sage, and garlic, then grilled under a weight to ensure a crispy, golden-brown skin. A simple but flavorful dish that's perfect for a special dinner.

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Servings: 4

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1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Juice and zest of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons; 30ml juice), zest finely minced, plus lemon wedges for serving

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Needles from one 8-inch rosemary sprig, finely minced

Leaves from 1 large sage sprig (about 8 leaves), finely minced

4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced

One 4- to 5-pound (1.8 to 2.29kg) chicken

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking spray, such as Pam, or other neutral oil, for greasing the equipment

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

842kcal

42%
Fat

60g

3%
Saturated Fat

13g

0%
Carbohydrates

1g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

64g

3%
Cholesterol

213mg

10%
Sodium

367mg

18%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Pollo al Mattone (Italian Roast Chicken Under a Brick)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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