Flattened Chicken and Grilled Romaine with Parsley-Lemon Sauce

Name: Flattened Chicken and Grilled Romaine with Parsley-Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2- to 30-pound) chicken, backbone removed and chicken flattened; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 c. toasted hazelnuts or almonds, chopped; 1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise

By Lindsay HuntPublished: Mar 31, 2016

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Flattened Chicken and Grilled Romaine with Parsley-Lemon Sauce

Lindsay Hunt

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

This grilled chicken deserves a spot in your weekly dinner rotation.

Quick tip: To remove a chicken's backbone, insert kitchen shears in cavity and cut entire length on one side of the backbone. Rotate the chicken 180 degrees, then cut along the other side.

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Ingredients

1 (2 1/2- to 30-pound) chicken, backbone removed and chicken flattened
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts or almonds, chopped
1 tsp. lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat grill to medium-high set up for direct and indirect grilling.
2. Step 2Loosen skin of chicken and spread garlic underneath. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat, breast-side down, covered, until golden-brown and charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and grill over indirect heat, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 35 to 40 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, combine Parmesan, parsley, hazelnuts, lemon zest and juice, and 3 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Step 4Brush romaine with remaining tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill, over direct heat, turning once, until charred and wilted, 1 to 3 minutes.
5. Step 5Serve the chicken and romaine topped with the parsley-lemon sauce.