Melt in Your Mouth Chicken: Easy Recipe for Tender Family Dinners
This melt in your mouth chicken recipe is perfect for tender family dinners.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture, then in breadcrumbs.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.
- Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Melt In Your Mouth Chicken