Broiled Chicken Breasts With Cayenne and Ginger
Updated April 13, 2017
- Total Time
- 35 minutes
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Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
2 grams carbs; 139 milligrams cholesterol; 326 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 17 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 464 milligrams sodium; 39 grams protein
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place in a small mixing bowl the olive oil, lemon juice, ginger, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, ground coriander and salt. Using a wire whisk, blend well.
- Step 2
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them in one layer. With a pastry brush, coat each piece on both sides with all the marinade. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Step 3
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler to high. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and broil in a broiling pan 3 to 4 inches from the source for 4 minutes on the first side.
- Step 4
Turn the chicken over, and broil it for 3 to 4 minutes more or until done. Do not overcook.
- Step 5
Reduce temperature to 400 degrees. Return the chicken to the baking dish, and add the melted butter to the sauce in the pan. Return to the oven, and bake for 3 minutes.
- Step 6
Sprinkle with the fresh coriander, and serve.
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Instead of wasting plastic wrap to cover this dish, I would suggest using a dish that has a lid.
I improvised with the spices a bit / used a bit of harissa. And it sounded like I was meant to add melted butter. I didn’t bother - I just added butter and let it melt. It came out perfectly!
Did this as a "oh geez what how am I gonna cook these chix breasts last minute...." happened to have everything. Quick, easy, great warm flavor. YUM! Totally going in to rotation.