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Close-up of baked Melt In Your Mouth Chicken pieces covered in creamy sauce and golden-brown crispy topping in a white dish.

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

This recipe for Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is perfect for busy home cooks looking for a simple yet flavorful dinner. It delivers tender, juicy chicken with minimal effort, making weeknight meals feel special.
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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
For the Topping
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayo or sour cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • to taste black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • parsley
  • chili pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast into two or three strips. Place the chicken strips in a bowl and cover them 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 of 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 additional salt to taste.
  5. Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over the chicken pieces. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese evenly on top, followed by a little more paprika.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes. Then, broil for a few minutes to achieve a golden color.
  7. Garnish with parsley and chili pepper flakes, if desired.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe was first made on a busy day when time was short. The aroma of the spices filled the kitchen, and the family enjoyed a delicious meal that became a new favorite.

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