1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced garlic (can use more or less)
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided (garlic lovers can use more)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or can use white salt)
3/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb (seasoned or plain)
1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (if using more than 4 breasts use a larger pan). In a bowl, combine melted butter with fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the dry breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup finely grated cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder and coarse ground black pepper. Dip chicken in butter mixture; then in crumb mixture. Place in prepared pan and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes or until cooked through, larger breasts may take more time (placing the chicken on a rack in a pan will produce an extra crispy crust).
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i have this in the oven now and it looks delish! I cannot wait to eat.
Have you tried this recipe with fish (like pollock or cod)?
Unfortunately, Monique, I have not… but short of cooking times and adjusting for the size of the fish, I don’t see why it couldn’t be done successfully. Give it a shot and let us know?
Just made this and it is YUMMY!!!! My very picky 13 year old son loves it too. This is going into heavy rotation
This meal literally saved my life! As a newly engaged woman I’ve really been trying to work on my cooking skills and the day I made this chicken my fiance couldn’t stop talking about how good it was! Thank you!