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Easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken


  • Author: skinytaste-net
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A simple yet delicious chicken recipe that is tender and comforting, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1 cup 2% buttermilk
  • ½ tsp salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise if preferred)
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 tbsp dry minced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl or zipper bag and pour the buttermilk over it. Ensure all pieces are submerged. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Prepare the chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake off the excess. Place it in a 9×13-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make the yogurt mixture: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, dry minced onion, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
  5. Spread the mixture: Spread the yogurt mixture over the chicken breasts and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan on top.
  6. Bake the chicken: Bake for about 40 minutes until the chicken is golden brown.

Notes

Pounding the chicken helps it cook evenly and stay tender. Marinate overnight for more flavor.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: chicken, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food