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Broiled Chicken Breast

Juicy Broiled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub over both sides.
  2. Broil on high, 6 inches from heat, for 6 minutes. Flip and broil another 4 to 6 minutes until 165°F internal.
  3. Rest chicken under foil for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

Notes

Letting the chicken rest after broiling is essential for juicy meat. If your chicken breasts are very large, cut them in half horizontally first, then pound to thickness. The broiler gets intense heat from above, so keep the rack at the right distance to avoid burning before the center cooks.