Chef John's Broiled Chicken

Name: Chef John's Broiled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 small onion, sliced; 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut in half, backbone removed; salt as needed

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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 flame broiler chicken recipe 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.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

584	Calories
52g	Fat
1g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 584
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g	67%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 83mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 190mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.