CHEF JOHN'S BROILED CHICKEN

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The next time rain ruins your dream of a grilled chicken dinner, I hope you fire up your broiler and give this easy, alternative method a try. Not only are you getting the same intense, direct heat, but you also have more control, since you can adjust how far the chicken is from the flame. I prefer the meat about 7 to 8 inches under the heating element, but feel free to adjust as needed. Garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh oregano.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 small onion, sliced
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut in half, backbone removed
salt as needed

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread onion slices in a single layer on the bottom of a baking dish. Season chicken with salt. Place chicken halves, skin-side down, over onion rings.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven, turning every 7 minutes, until caramelized, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 105.8 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Sonu Limbu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit.


WILLIAM JABLONSKI
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly.


Shafeeq Jutt
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and everyone raved about it. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ikram qureshi
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Karyn O'Connor
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


musaddik jahi
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of chicken I have on hand.


Mani Imran
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and everyone raved about it. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kajol Pariyar
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Johnpaul Lubowa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahadot Husain
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of chicken I have on hand.


SK DURJOY KHAN
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and everyone raved about it. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Alafat Ron
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Philliminius Jooka
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Arshaad Ali
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This is my go-to chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use any type of chicken I have on hand.


Syed aoun Haider naqvi
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Zimbiri
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This is one of the best chicken recipes I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Faisal
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I made this dish for a dinner party last weekend and everyone raved about it. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Suraj kumar Kuswaha
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is crispy and delicious.


arifoy kan
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This is my new favorite way to cook chicken! It's so easy and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw it in the oven and forget about it.


Destiney Tomes
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.