Easy Broiled Chicken Breasts Recipe

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   In a bowl, stir together the garlic, salt, lemon zest, and rosemary.

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   Rub the chicken all over with the garlic mixture, including under the skin.

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   Set aside for 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours; let come to room temperature for 30 minutes before broiling).

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   Preheat the broiler to high.

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   Arrange one oven rack in the lower-middle of the oven and a second rack in the upper-middle, about 4 to 6 inches from the heating element.

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   Place the chicken on the rack of a broiler pan.

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   Using a small sharp knife, make 2 to 4 diagonal cuts through the skin of each breast, avoiding cutting into the meat.

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   Turn the chicken skin-side down on the rack.

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   Broil the chicken on the lower-middle rack until it starts to brown, about 15 minutes.

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    Turn the breasts skin-side up and broil until the skin starts to crisp, about 10 minutes longer.

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    Move the pan to the upper rack, brush the skin with the lemon juice and olive oil, and continue to broil until the skin is crispy and browned, about 1 to 3 minutes longer.

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    Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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