How to Broil Chicken

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Things You'll Need

  • Chicken

  • Paper towels

  • Bowl

  • Olive oil

  • Seasoning

  • Cookie sheet

  • Aluminum foil

How to Broil Chicken

Broil chicken for a low-fat, low-calorie dish. Add zest with seasonings or liquids. Baste broiling chicken with a tangy barbecue sauce for a quick, easy-to-prepare meal. If you aren't pressed for time, marinate your chicken pieces for half an hour before broiling them. Brine the poultry overnight for a moist, flavorful chicken dish. Serve your broiled chicken with a side salad, brown rice, broccoli, corn or a sweet potato for a tasty meal.

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Step 1

How to Broil Chicken

Put your oven rack on the lowest shelf. Set your oven on broil.

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Step 2

How to Broil Chicken

Wash your chicken pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels.

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Step 3

How to Broil Chicken

Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Pour a little olive oil on top of the chicken. Toss the chicken pieces until they're lightly coated in olive oil.

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Step 4

How to Broil Chicken

Season both sides of each chicken piece with your favorite herbs, spices or seasoning; examples include salt-free seasoning blends, lemon pepper and garlic salt.

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Step 5

How to Broil Chicken

Place the chicken on a cookie sheet lined with foil.

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Step 6

How to Broil Chicken

Place the cookie sheet in the oven. Broil legs and thighs for 15 minutes, turn them and broil for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. Broil chicken breasts for 20 minutes, flip them over and cook them for another 20 to 25 minutes.

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