Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Stephanie S.

"This is so flavorful with the fresh rosemary and lemon. I make this when my garden is growing so I have the fresh rosemary. You can substitute dried rosemary for the fresh, just use 3/4 tsp. I usually serve this with a rice pilaf and veggies."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves

directions

1. Cut 2 thin slices from lemon; set aside.
2. Squeeze 2 tsp lemon juice from remaining lemon into small bowl.
3. Add rosemary, salt, pepper, oil and garlic; mix well.
4. Add chicken breast halves; turn to coat.
5. Arrange chicken on broiler pan.
6. Top with lemon slice on each.
7. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
8. Turn chicken, placing lemon slices under chicken.
9. Broil an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
10. Discard lemon slices.

Reviews

[Judy P.]

I prepared as directed and it was delicious! I admit that when I realized the broiler was smoking a little I'd forgotten something. I remembered that when broiling the oven door should be cracked open slightly. Once I did that, no smoke just beautifully broiled chicken breasts.

 

[jsavage8282_13153282]

I made this recipe with these directions. personally, I had to end up baking the chicken at a lower temperature for an extra 15min because the juices burned on the bottom of the broiler pan creating a lot of smoke. My boyfriend and I both agreed the recipe was not very flavorful until we added more salt. There were no instructions marinate the chicken prior to cooking - which is why I believe it came out so flavorless. This just wasn't for us I guess.

 

[JeriBinNC]

This is a new favorite! I have a huge rosemary bush (the only plant I've ever managed to grow successfully), so we always have all these ingredients on hand. I doubled the recipe, and we had it for dinner last night with some rice pilaf and roasted zucchini. The leftovers will have a starring role in a salad with mixed greens, oranges, red onions, cucumbers, and red bell pepper. This will be a go-to recipe all year, I'm sure, and I can't wait to try it on the grill as well. Thanks so much for posting!

 

[morechai]

Wonderfully simple recipe! I marinated the chicken for about 20 minutes and got very tasty results! I'm definitely making this again.

 

[Sageca]

Wonderful combination of flavours. I mixed it together and brushed it on the chicken. I then cooked it my my Cuisinart Griddler;smell so good.! I made this for The Newest Tag Game.Thanks for posting, Rita