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Healthy grilled chicken served with roasted zucchini and green peppers, seasoned with herbs and spices.

Easy Broiled Chicken

Chef Jenn
Juicy, golden, and flavorful, this Broiled Chicken is ready in under 30 minutes, making it an easy, fuss-free main dish for weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • fresh parsley chopped, for serving
  • Fresh dill chopped, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry, then butterfly them. Use a pastry brush to coat each breast with olive oil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Rub the spices evenly into the chicken breasts.
  • Place the chicken in the preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip; return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and flip again; return to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Check for doneness. If needed, return to the oven and cook in 5-minute increments until fully cooked.
  • Allow the chicken to cool slightly and serve with fresh parsley and dill, if desired

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Patting the chicken dry ensures better browning and prevents steaming.
  • Use smoked spicy paprika or even chipotle powder instead of cayenne for a slightly different flavor.
  • Use a pastry brush for even oil coverage and a silicone spatula to evenly rub in the spices.
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 428mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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