Simple Broiled Chicken Breasts

A lemony seasoned butter mixture brushed on both sides of broiled chicken breasts adds quick and easy flavor to this simple main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 153 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• nonstick cooking spray
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine butter, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; mix until well blended.

Step 2

Place chicken on the prepared pan and brush with 1/2 of the butter mixture.

Step 3

Broil in the preheated oven for 6 minutes. Turn chicken, brush with remaining butter mixture, and broil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 4

Set an oven rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.