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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

This easy baked chicken recipe is perfect for busy families. It's juicy, flavorful, and uses pantry staples for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 249
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts slice into 2-3 strips each
  • 1/2 cup milk 122 g
For the Coating
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 150 g, or mayo or sour cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 75 g, divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • parsley
  • chili pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast into two or three strips. Place them in a bowl and cover with milk. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, half the grated parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  4. Transfer the marinated chicken pieces to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Season the chicken with salt to taste.
  5. Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top, followed by a little more paprika.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes. Then, broil for a few minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. Garnish with parsley and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1066mgPotassium: 551mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. The marinating step ensures the chicken stays incredibly moist and tender. Feel free to adjust the spices to your family's preference.

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