Melt-In-Your-Mouth Creamy Juicy Golden Chicken Recipe for Quick Weeknight Suppers
A quick weeknight dish with tender chicken breasts in a golden, crispy parmesan-yogurt crust, offering a creamy and juicy texture. Ready in 40 minutes with no deep frying required, this recipe balances tangy and savory flavors for restaurant-quality results.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 70
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup milk
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp paprika (plus extra for topping)
Black pepper to taste
Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Chili pepper flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
Cut chicken into 1-inch strips and place in a shallow dish with milk. Add garlic powder and onion powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Whisk Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), 1/2 cup parmesan, salt, paprika, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Reserve remaining parmesan for topping.
Spread marinated chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Spoon yogurt mixture over each piece, pressing to coat. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan and paprika.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Switch to broil and watch closely until golden and bubbly.
Serve warm with optional chopped parsley and chili flakes.
Notes
For a crisper crust, broil until golden.
Freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Thaw, then bake as directed.
Marinate overnight for maximum tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg