Name: Juicy Simple Broiled Chicken Breasts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)

Broiled Chicken

Simple Broiled Chicken Breasts

Sep 18, 2025
by Adriel Tromp
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these succulent broiled chicken breasts. A zesty, herbaceous butter glaze transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary culinary experience, ready in minutes.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nonstick cooking spray

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

1 g
Cholesterol

72 mg
Fiber

0 g
Protein

24 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

77 mg
Sugar

0 g
Fat

6 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Position an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the broiler and preheat. Lightly coat a broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. (2 minutes)

02

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth and fully incorporated. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared broiler pan. Brush generously with half of the lemon-herb butter mixture, ensuring even coverage. (2 minutes)

04

Step

Broil in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts, brush with the remaining butter mixture, and continue to broil until cooked through, about 6 minutes more. Check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) using an instant-read thermometer. (12 minutes)

05

Step

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

For optimal tenderness, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before broiling.
Fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, can be added to the butter mixture for a more vibrant flavor.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a crisp salad.

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