Description
A celebration of tender, succulent chicken breasts marinated to perfection, delivering unparalleled tenderness and deep flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and sear each breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle paprika evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate chicken overnight and use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg