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Golden brown, crispy Melt In Your Mouth Chicken tenders baked in a white casserole dish.

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

This recipe for Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is perfect for busy home cooks. It's easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and results in incredibly tender chicken that your family will love.
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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 Yogurt Mixture
  • 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

  • Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast into two strips (or three if they are large). 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 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 great option for weeknight dinners when you need a quick yet impressive meal. The marinating time helps to tenderize the chicken, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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