Melt in Your Mouth Chicken Breast
This melt-in-your-mouth chicken breast features a flavorful buttermilk marinade, resulting in juicy, tender chicken that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.
- Preheat the Oven: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the Chicken: In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts.
- Brown the Chicken: Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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