MAKE-AHEAD GRILLED CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

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

Steps:

  • 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).

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