Description
Mom’s butter baked chicken delivers comfort on a plate, bringing Southern hospitality to your dinner table. Crispy golden skin and tender meat promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating and Cheese:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), ensuring an ideal cooking environment for the chicken.
- Create a flavor-packed coating by blending crispy bread crumbs with grated Parmesan, aromatic garlic powder, vibrant paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a wide, shallow container.
- Transform each chicken breast by generously dipping it into smooth, melted butter, allowing a rich layer to embrace the meat.
- Carefully roll the butter-coated chicken through the seasoned bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure a complete, even crust covers every surface.
- Arrange the beautifully coated chicken pieces in a lightly greased baking dish, positioning them with enough space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and let the chicken bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking that internal juices run completely clear, indicating perfectly cooked poultry.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for extra crispiness, which adds a delightful crunch to the golden exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain the same crispy texture.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the breadcrumb mixture for an elevated flavor profile that brings brightness to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg