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Moist Baked Cheddar-Garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breasts

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

Instructions

  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 the 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 the chicken in the butter mixture; then in the crumb mixture.
  6. Place in a 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 optional).