Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken: The Easy Recipe You’ll Love
Experience the ultimate comfort food with melt-in-your-mouth chicken that is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the marinated chicken with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs such as thyme or rosemary to the marinade.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg