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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy Garlic and Parmesan Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful buttermilk mixture, coated with a savory blend of flour, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan, then seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven. The result is an incredibly tender and delicious chicken dish that melts in your mouth, perfect for a comforting family meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cooking

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for finishing the chicken after searing.
  4. Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese if using. This mixture will create a crispy and flavorful crust.
  5. Coat Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to ensure the coating adheres well.
  6. Melt Butter: Heat the unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until it is fully melted and sizzling.
  7. Sear Chicken: Add the coated chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until each side is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Transfer to Oven: Place the skillet with the seared chicken breasts into the preheated oven. Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes or until cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced.
  9. Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moistness.
  10. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve warm, optionally drizzled with the pan juices or your favorite sauce for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Marinating overnight intensifies flavor and tenderness but a minimum of 1 hour is sufficient.
  • Breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese are optional but add extra crunch and richness to the coating.
  • Use an oven-safe skillet, like cast iron, to seamlessly transfer from stovetop to oven.
  • Allowing the chicken to rest after baking ensures juicy and tender results.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level according to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://patriciarecipes.com/melt-in-your-mouth-chicken-the-ultimate-creamy-garlic-and-parmesan-skillet-recipe/