This quick and easy broiled lemon chicken breast recipe consists of 7 ingredients, including garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Easy Broiled Lemon Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 1/3 c lemon juice
- 1 T dried basil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t black pepper
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic, salt and black pepper in an airtight gallon size plastic bag or container.
- Add chicken to container and mix to coat.
- Refrigerate chicken and marinade for 4 or more hours, turning chicken at least once to re-coat with marinade.
- Preheat broiler.
- Put chicken on broiler pan and broil chicken 4 inches from heat, 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
Notes
May brush on remaining marinade halfway through cooking time.