This extremely delicious Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken entree will blow your mind with its simplicity and amazing flavor. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes it tender and Parmesan cheese gives it its signature flavor.
How Can I Make This Dish Lower In Calories?
The original recipe calls for using mayonnaise, but to lower the calorie content you can use Greek yogurt instead.
Can I Make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Using Boneless Chicken Thighs?
Yes, you can use boneless, skinless chicken thigh filets if you prefer dark chicken meat over white.
Can I Use Fresh Onion Instead Of Dry Minced Onion?
Absolutely! Make sure you mince it finely so it mixes well with the rest of the ingredients.
Cook’s Tip
- If the chicken breasts are not browned enough, place them under the broiler for 5 minutes.
- When serving this dish, choose colorful sides to give more appeal to the plate.
- Grate your own Parmesan cheese if possible. It melts better than pre-grated store-bought Parmesan cheese.
Easy Melt-in-Your Mouth Chicken Recipe
This recipe is low in effort, but big on flavor!
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Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
- 1 cup 2% buttermilk
- ½ tsp salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt or mayonnaise if you’re not a fan of yogurt
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp dry minced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: place it in a large bowl or zipper bag and pour the buttermilk over it. Make sure it is all submerged in the buttermilk and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight for better results.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk, shaking off any excess. Place it in a 9x13-inch baking dish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, dry minced onion, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a small bowl.
- Top the chicken breasts with the yogurt mixture, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Parmesan evenly on top, and bake for 40 minutes until browned on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 0.25g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg