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.

Recipe courtesy of Yaara Amberg

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Total:: 35 min
Prep:: 5 min
Cook:: 30 min

Yield:: 3 to 4 servings

Level:: Easy

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

Directions

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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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Name: Make-Ahead Grilled Chicken
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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