Resting chicken is a very important step, especially with the larger pieces. You can place a piece of foil over the chicken and allow it to rest until you are ready to serve it – at least 5 minutes. Allowing it to rest helps cool it slightly to a more edible temperature, and most importantly, it helps the flesh reabsorb some moisture to counter the dryness. This is a very helpful tip when you find yourself with dry chicken, regardless of the cooking method used.