I haven’t always been a fan of chicken for dinner. It’s just so hard to cook a good chicken breast, but this simple lemon rosemary chicken marinade really livens up a boring chicken breast. It’s packed full of flavor – zippy, citrusy lemon balanced by earthy, herbaceous rosemary – and
broiled to perfection in the oven. If you’ve never broiled chicken before, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how great it is – perfect charred on the outside and juicy on the inside – without much effort at all. Serve this with some microwave steamed broccoli and easy garlic rice. Or, learn how to cook frozen peas and serve them with some dairy free mashed potatoes. Dairy Free Product Guide Don’t waste money trying every little thing. I’ve already tried them all. Download my FREE dairy free product guide today!  Here’s what you’ll need to make it
How to pound chickenTo help the chicken cook in the oven, it’s important to pound it to an even thickness. I always do that before marinating it and it doesn’t take long at all. Simply cover the uncooked chicken with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet – or my favorite, the bottom of a small saucepan – to pound the thicker part of the chicken breast until it’s close to the size of the thinner part. Repeat until you’re done with all pieces. When done, they should be less than 1 inch in thickness. Make the lemon chicken marinadeMake the marinade. Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl, or the container you’re going to marinate the chicken in, and whisk to combine them. Marinate the chicken. Put the chicken in an airtight container or zip-top bag and add the marinade. Make sure the chicken is submerged in the liquid and cover or seal. Place the chicken into the fridge and let it marinate for at least an hour, but the longer the better. I normally do it overnight. If you’re chicken isn’t completely submerged, try to rotate or move it around at some point to redistribute the marinade. How to broil chicken breastStart your oven broiler and give the oven some time to heat up, and make sure your oven rack is about 4″ from the broiler. When the oven is heated, put the chicken onto a pan – I like to use a foil lined baking sheet – and put it in the oven. Allow the chicken to broil for about 10 minutes total – or 5 minutes per side. I like to turn my chicken once to help it cook evenly, but you don’t have to as long as you make sure you’re cooking the chicken until it reaches 165˚F. FAQs and tips about broiled chicken breastDo you wash marinade off before cooking? No. You don’t need to wash marinade off before cooking. In some cases, you might want to pat the meat dry before cooking to help the meat brown. How long should you marinate chicken? You should marinate chicken for at least one hour, but not longer than 24 hours. Is it better to bake or broil chicken breast? I think it’s best to broil chicken breast because it cooks the chicken quickly and it allows the chicken to brown more creating a more intense, flavorful chicken breast. How long should I broil chicken? Chicken breast should be broiled for about 10 minutes total, or 5 minutes per side. This is based on a 1-inch thick piece of boneless, skinless chicken breast, but can vary based on the thickness of each piece. Can you broil on a cookie sheet? Absolutely. I used to think you needed one of those weird broiler pans that comes with your oven, but I hated cleaning them so I switched to a foil lined baking sheet and it works just as well. More chicken recipes you’ll love:
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Marinated in fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice, this easy lemon rosemary broiled chicken breast is full of flavor and super easy to make. Serve it with a salad or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
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Keywords: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, easy, broiled, chicken, poultry, lemon, rosemary, healthy Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Melissa Belanger This post contains affiliate links. I may earn commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. I will never recommend a product I don’t use or trust. Post navigationHow long should you broil chicken breast?How long should I broil chicken? Chicken breast should be broiled for about 10 minutes total, or 5 minutes per side. This is based on a 1-inch thick piece of boneless, skinless chicken breast, but can vary based on the thickness of each piece.
How long does it take to cook chicken breast in a toaster oven?Place the breaded chicken breasts on the tray from the toaster oven and put the tray into the preheated oven. Set the timer for 30 minutes. When the timer goes off, check the chicken for doneness. Chicken is cooked when it reaches 165 F on a meat thermometer or when it's no longer pink on the inside.
Is it better to broil or bake chicken?Baking is best used on liquid and semi-solid foods, such as quiches, casseroles, and cake, muffin, or bread batter. Broiling works best for thin cuts of meat, fish, or seafood, as well as tender fruit and thin vegetable strips.
What temperature do you broil chicken at?Do not line the grate itself with aluminum foil, as this will prevent the drippings from falling away from the element. Preheat the broiler to 180 °F (82 °C). Place the broiler tray directly beneath the broiler element. Do this if your broiler is at the top of your oven.
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