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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
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Discover the secret to juicy, tender Melt In Your Mouth Chicken with this quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring simple ingredients and a quick marinade using buttermilk or yogurt, this dish achieves ultimate tenderness and rich flavor. Ideal for novices and seasoned cooks alike, it ensures succulent chicken every time, ready in under 30 minutes and versatile for many flavor variations.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 to 1.5 lbs)

Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • Fresh herbs (optional): rosemary, thyme, or parsley, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine buttermilk or yogurt with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the tenderizing marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Submerge the boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs completely into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours, to enhance tenderness.
  3. Heat the Pan: Warm olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, preparing it to sear the chicken and seal in juices.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, gently shake off excess but do not dry. Place the pieces in the hot skillet and cook 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Rest and Serve: Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth tenderness before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check doneness without overcooking.
  • Don’t skip marinating to achieve maximum juiciness and softness.
  • Let the chicken rest after cooking to maintain moisture.
  • For uniform cooking, pound thicker chicken pieces to even thickness.
  • Using fresh herbs and good-quality dairy enhances flavor.

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