Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts
Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts deliver juicy meat with a golden, crackling skin, seasoned simply with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Broiling locks in moisture while creating a lightly charred finish and deep, savory flavor. Serve this straightforward, weeknight-friendly protein with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad.
- Prep5 min
- Cook20 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 2
Rub olive oil over each chicken breast, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Place the chicken skin-side down on a broiling pan.
- 4
Broil in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the chicken breast skin-side up.
- 5
Continue broiling until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
- 6
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 1967.83 kcal High
- Protein 378.44 g Good Source
- Carbs 0.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 51.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1271.65 mg High
- Sodium 3405.93 mg High
- Fiber 0.47 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.88 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source
- Potassium 23.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
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