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Four pieces of golden brown, breaded Melt In Your Mouth Chicken baked in a light blue casserole dish, topped with herbs.

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

This easy baked chicken recipe is a family favorite, offering a juicy and flavorful gluten-free dinner option using pantry staples. It's perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Calories: 249
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts slice into 2 or 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
  • black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • parsley
  • chili pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Slice each chicken breast into two or three strips. Place chicken in a bowl, cover with milk, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  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 on top, followed by a little more paprika.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes. For extra color, you can broil for a few minutes at the end.
  7. Garnish with parsley and chili flakes if desired before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free. You can adjust the spices to your preference. The marinating time helps to tenderize the chicken, making it extra juicy.

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