Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper
These broiled chicken breasts are coated in olive oil, paprika, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic, and onion for a warmly spiced, citrusy flavor with savory depth. Serve them alongside roasted or steamed vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 80 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Grease a broiler pan with olive oil.
- 2
Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry. Brush them with the remaining olive oil until coated. Sprinkle both sides of each piece evenly with paprika, lemon-pepper, and salt. Place the chicken on the prepared broiler pan, sprinkle the garlic over the top, and arrange the onions around the base, placing several smaller pieces on top.
- 3
Cook under the preheated broiler for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, checking often, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 431.35 kcal High 22%
- Protein 56.05 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 11.16 g 4%
- Total Fat 18.81 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 2.45 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.73 mg High 48%
- Sodium 226.46 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.87 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 0.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.97 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 354.83 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 7.9 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Broiler Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Lemon Pepper. Each serving provides about 431.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon Pepper, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper healthy?
- Broiler-Seared Chicken Breasts with Paprika and Lemon Pepper has an easyChef Pro health score of 63/100. Per serving, it provides 431.35 calories and 56.05 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 226.46 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.45 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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