Description
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken is a delicious and tender chicken dish that is marinated in buttermilk and seasoned to perfection, then baked to golden brown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, Parmesan cheese, and dried Italian herbs.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. An internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is recommended.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the buttermilk with plain yogurt or milk mixed with a tablespoon of vinegar for a similar marinating effect.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg