Description
This melt-in-your-mouth chicken is marinated in milk and coated with a creamy Greek yogurt and Parmesan mixture, resulting in unbelievably tender and flavorful chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup milk (for marinating)
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise or sour cream)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika, plus extra for sprinkling
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare and marinate the chicken: Slice each chicken breast into 2-3 thinner strips. Submerge the chicken in milk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the coating mixture: Combine Greek yogurt, half of the grated Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the dish: Drain the chicken and place in the baking dish. Spread the yogurt mixture over the chicken, then top with remaining Parmesan and a dusting of paprika.
- Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, don’t skip the milk marinade. You can also try different cheese combinations or add fresh herbs to the coating for a flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean