Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in milk and baked with a creamy Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese topping. The blend of garlic, onion powder, paprika, and parmesan creates a savory, cheesy crust that complements the juicy chicken, making it a simple yet irresistible dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup milk
Marinade and Topping
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo or sour cream)
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for sprinkling)
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice and Marinate: Slice each chicken breast into two strips, or three if the pieces are large. Place the strips in a bowl and cover with milk. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for enhanced tenderness.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, half of the grated parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to create the creamy topping.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the marinated chicken pieces to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Season the chicken with salt, then evenly spread the yogurt and parmesan mixture over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and a little extra paprika on top. Bake for 40 minutes until cooked through.
- Broil for Color: After baking, switch your oven to broil and broil the chicken for a few minutes until the top achieves a golden color and slight crispness. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley and chili pepper flakes if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your melt-in-your-mouth chicken!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight in milk for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise or sour cream for a different creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of paprika and chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor.
- Broiling at the end adds a nice golden crust but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast strip (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
