Tuscan-Style Peppered Chicken

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Rub each chicken half all over with 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.

2. 2

   Sprinkle generously with salt.

3. 3

   Let stand at room temperature 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat broiler.

5. 5

   Arrange chicken, skin side down, on broiler pan.

6. 6

   Watching closely to avoid burning, broil chicken 5 to 6 inches from heat source until golden brown, about 12 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove broiler pan from oven.

8. 8

   Using tongs, transfer chicken to plate.

9. 9

   Pour off any pan drippings.

10. 10

    Return chicken, skin side up, to broiler pan.

11. 11

    Broil until skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Turn chicken over, skin side down again, and broil until cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.

13. 13

    Transfer chicken to platter; let stand 5 minutes.

14. 14

    Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over chicken.