How to Make Chef John's Broiled Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a perfectly cooked chicken dish, and Chef John's Broiled Chicken is a recipe that truly takes this classic dish to the next level. With its tantalizing marinade and quick broiling method, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners. It's juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make - no wonder it's a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 7 to 8 inches from the heat source.
  • 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

    584 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 83mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 190mg