Mouthwatering Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breasts

This is hands-down some of the best chicken I’ve eaten ~ well, that is, that’s not deep-fried!

 
If you like garlic, and moist and tender chicken, this recipe, which I found here, is for you!

Oven-ready

I added extra garlic and plenty of seasoned black pepper; however, the next time, I will be doing as the original recipe states...

“To take the recipe to another level, about 10 minutes before the cooking time is finished, drizzle the top of the chicken with a little pasta sauce, and then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Return to oven to bake for 10 minutes until the sauce is hot and cheese has melted.”

This is some delicious chicken!  Bill and I agreed ~ it's “finger-lickin’ good!"


Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breasts 
 Adapted
Printable recipe 


Ingredients:

⅓ cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice 
3 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Butter a baking pan or use a rack in a baking pan for crisper chicken.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
On a plate, combine bread crumbs, cheddar, Parmesan, remaining 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Dip chicken in butter mixture, then in crumb mixture.
Place in prepared pan, bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve



ENJOY!