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 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 67 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 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 1968.06 kcal High 98%
- Protein 378.67 g Good Source 757%
- Carbohydrate 0.71 g 0%
- Total Fat 51.69 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.65 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3405.93 mg High 148%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 23.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.85 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
About This Recipe
Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, and Whole Chicken. Each serving provides about 1968.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Whole Chicken. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1968.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Basic Broiled Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 1968.06 calories and 378.67 g of protein, or 757% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3405.93 mg (148% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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