Description
Succulent Melt in Your Mouth Chicken delivers pure comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Juicy tender meat seasoned with herbs promises a delightful dinner that will satisfy your craving for home-style goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- parsley
- chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Create a rich, creamy coating by thoroughly mixing milk, Greek yogurt, half the parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, gently pounding them to ensure even thickness if needed. Arrange the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
- Completely cover each chicken breast with the prepared creamy mixture, ensuring full and even coating. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top to create a golden crust during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C). Use a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for a few minutes to retain moisture. Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh parsley or chili pepper flakes. Serve with complementary side dishes and enjoy the tender, flavorful chicken.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness carefully to ensure even cooking, gently pounding thicker pieces for uniform doneness.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for maximum meltiness and a more robust cheese flavor compared to pre-packaged versions.
- Allow chicken to rest after baking to lock in moisture and prevent dry, tough meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 706 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 134 mg