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🌶️ POLLO ALLA DIAVOLA (Intero !!!) sulla GRIGLIA cotto AL MATTONE - Ricetta di Chef Max Mariola

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Brick Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, Brick Chicken, or Pollo al Mattone, is a rustic dish that showcases the simplicity and flavor of grilled chicken. Traditionally, a brick is used to flatten the chicken, ensuring even cooking and crispy skin. This method not only enhances the flavor but also symbolizes the Italian approach to cooking—using basic techniques to elevate humble ingredients. Today, variations of this dish can be found worldwide, with each culture adding its own twist to the preparation and seasoning.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Pollo ruspante intero
Rosmarino
Salvia
Peperoncino
Limone
Aglio fresco
Olio e.v.o.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hens

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hens provide a similar flavor with less fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is more accessible and adds a similar flavor.

1

Aprire il pollo a metà lungo il petto.

2

Tritare rosmarino e salvia e metterli in una ciotola.

3

Aggiungere peperoncino a piacimento, succo di limone, aglio fresco grattugiato e abbondante olio e.v.o. nella ciotola.

4

Cospargere la parte del petto del pollo con l'intingolo preparato.

5

Caricare il BBQ con legna e stendere la brace sotto la parrilla.

6

Mettere il pollo sulla griglia della parrilla e coprirlo con un foglio di carta forno.

7

Mettere un peso sopra il pollo, possibilmente un mattone ben pesante.

8

Regolare l'altezza della parrilla per ottenere una bella cottura e lasciare cuocere il pollo.

9

Quando pronto, alzare il pollo e farlo riposare un attimo.

Cooking Techniques

spatchcockingseasoninggrillingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Barbecueparrilla

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Pollo al Mattone
Local Name: Pollo al mattone

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