Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is a flavorful and tender baked chicken dish made with common ingredients, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken and marinade
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup milk for marinating
Coating
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided) divided into two parts
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp paprika for seasoning and finishing
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Black pepper to taste Black pepper
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise or sour cream) for coating
Optional garnish
- parsley for garnish
- chili pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Divide each chicken breast into two or three strips depending on size.
- Place the pieces in a bowl and submerge them in milk. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a separate bowl, blend the Greek yogurt with half of the grated parmesan, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish and season lightly with additional salt if desired.
- Evenly coat each piece with the yogurt mixture, then scatter the remaining parmesan over the top.
- Finish with a light dusting of paprika. Bake for 40 minutes, then briefly broil until the top develops a golden hue.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight will enhance the flavors even more. Make sure not to skip the broiling step at the end, as it gives the top a lovely golden color and crispness. Experiment with different seasonings according to your taste preferences.