Broiled Pepper Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Juicy broiled pepper chicken with a flavorful marjoram and red pepper rub, perfect for spicy, savory meals suitable for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. fryer chicken
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. margarine or butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into pieces; cut each breast into halves.
  2. Mix vegetable oil, dried marjoram leaves, red pepper flakes, melted margarine or butter, and salt; brush chicken on both sides with the mixture.
  3. Place chicken, skin side down, on a rack in a broiler pan.
  4. Set oven control to broil or 550°F.
  5. Broil chicken with tops 7 to 9 inches from heat for 30 minutes.
  6. Turn the chicken; broil until brown and thickest pieces are done, 20 to 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

366 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 37.1g 48% DV
Carbs 2.3g 1% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10021.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 119mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 37mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 251mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35% DV
Calcium 13.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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