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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

This melt in your mouth chicken is so juicy and tender you don’t even need a knife to cut it. A flavorful dish anyone can enjoy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup milk (122 g)
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt (or mayo or sour cream)

Cheese and Spices

  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese (divided, 75 g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika
  • black pepper to taste
  • parsley Optional Garnish
  • chili pepper flakes Optional Garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice each chicken breast into two strips (or three if they are large). Place in a bowl and cover with milk. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half the grated parmesan, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Transfer chicken to a baking dish, season with salt, and spread yogurt mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle the remainder of the parmesan and a little more paprika on top.
  • Bake for 40 minutes and then broil for a few minutes to get some color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1066mgPotassium: 551mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken recipe, Comfort Food, easy chicken dinner, family dinner, Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
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