This recipe delivers the smoky crispness of grilled chicken without the long wait by the coals, making it perfect for backyard cookouts. You pre-cook the meat in the broiler early in the day, then finish it on the grill just before serving.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 3 to 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken, a combination of breasts and thighs (skin on, bone in)
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Brush the chicken all over with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 10 minutes; flip the pieces and broil until cooked a little less than medium well, another 10 minutes.
- When ready to finish the chicken, prepare a grill for high heat.
- Grill the chicken until the skin is crispy and has a good char, no more than 5 minutes per side (the center of the breasts should register 165 degrees F).
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 298 |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Cholesterol | 125 mg |
| Sodium | 301 mg |