Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Family RestaurantBroiled Chicken Recipe

Broiled Chicken Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

1/2 chicken broiled in lemon butter oregano sauce, served with rice pilaf

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparing the Chicken

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    Preheat your broiler to high. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken evenly inside and out with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare Lemon Butter Oregano Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the lemon juice, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Mix well and remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Broil the Chicken

    Place the chicken on a broiler pan and brush the lemon butter oregano sauce all over the chicken. Broil the chicken for about 20 minutes, then carefully flip it over and broil for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste with the sauce every 10 minutes for added flavor.

Preparing the Rice Pilaf

  1. 4

    Sauté the Onion

    In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Rice

    Add the long-grain rice to the saucepan and stir for about 2 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted. Pour in the chicken broth and add salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  3. 6

    Simmer and Fluff

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Remove from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

  4. 7

    Garnish

    Serve the rice pilaf garnished with chopped parsley.

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