Broiled Chicken for One

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword lime chicken, oven broiled chicken, pineapple chicken, single serving chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings 1 serving

A lime-marinated chicken breast broiled with pineapple slices and butter, sized for one.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 boneless skinless chicken breast (6 ounces)
2 pineapple slices
1 tablespoon salted butter

Directions

Stir the oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper together. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Move an oven rack to 5 to 6 inches from the broiler and turn the broiler to high.
Set the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for 5 to 6 minutes.
Turn the chicken over. Lay the pineapple slices on top and add the butter.
Broil for about 8 minutes more, until browned and the chicken reaches 165°F.
Cover the chicken loosely and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); skinless chicken breast counted as raw chicken breast. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.