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Broiled Chicken Breast Recipe
This simple, lean Broiled Chicken Breast Recipe delivers deliciously tender and flavorful results in minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- finely chopped fresh herbs to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Position the top rack about 3-4 inches from the heating element and preheat the oven to BROIL on HIGH.
- Line a baking tray with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and arrange them on the prepared tray. Evenly coat each piece with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, and optional herbs.
- Broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side until they are nicely browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Stay vigilant, as broiling times may vary.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
119kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
36mg
(2%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
47IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 47IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.