Buttermilk Baked Chicken
This moist and tender Buttermilk Baked Chicken is not only quick and easy to make for family dinner, but it is the perfect new comfort food.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts can use more if needed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- One at a time, set each breast of the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts in between two layers of plastic wrap and flatten to 3/4 inch thickness by using a mallet or rolling pin. Soak the flattened chicken in 1 cup buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Shake excess buttermilk off each piece of chicken and coat in the bread mixture.1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Lay in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in preheated 400°F oven for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Feel free to flip half way through cooking to crisp up both sides. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 2mg
