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Broiled Parmesan and Lemon Chicken

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from about 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir in the dried basil, pepper, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on the prepared pan. Lightly season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Broil a few inches from the broiler element for 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken over and broil for a 3-4 more minutes, until mostly cooked through.
  5. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and spread an equal amount of the Parmesan mixture over the top of each chicken breast. Broil for another 2-3 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbly and the chicken is completely cooked through. Serve.

Notes

  • Chicken: if the chicken breasts I am using are on the thicker side, I like to slice them lengthwise to form two thinner chicken cutlets. It helps the flavor infuse into every bite and they cook more evenly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.