Name: Garlic, Lemon, and Rosemary Rub
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 5 medium cloves garlic , minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; Ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Why This Recipe Works

Seeking a broiled chicken recipe that would produce moist, well-seasoned meat with a caramelized flavor and crisp skin in a short amount of time, we brined cut-up chicken thighs or breasts in a sugar and salt solution for better flavor, texture, and caramelization (thanks to the sugar) of the skin. Slashing the skin a few times before broiling allowed the fat in the skin to render, and cooking the chicken on the bottom shelf of the oven kept it moist and tender. To add flavor to our broiled chicken recipe, we used a simple rub or served it with a flavorful dipping sauce.

Instructions

Combine garlic, lemon zest, rosemary, and pepper to taste in small bowl. Combine lemon juice and oil in second small bowl. Follow recipe for Simple Broiled Chicken, Simple Broiled Chicken Breasts, or Simple Broiled Chicken Thighs, spreading a portion of garlic rub under skin before slashing skin and brushing chicken with lemon juice and oil before moving chicken to upper rack to crisp skin.