Moist Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breast

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 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 4
• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• shredded cheddar cheese
• (optional and use any amount desired, or can use shredded mozzarella cheese)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

2 Butter an 11 x 7-inch pan (if using more than 4 breasts use a larger pan).

3 In a bowl, combine melted butter with fresh minced garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and salt.

4 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.

5 Dip chicken in butter mixture; then in crumb mixture.

6 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).

7 Top with shredded cheddar or mozzarella the last 5 minutes of cooking (this is only optional.