Description
Mom’s butter baked chicken recipe brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables. Crispy golden skin and tender meat create a simple yet satisfying meal that connects generations through delicious home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 kg / 2.4 lbs)
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (113 g / 4 ounces)
- 1 cup milk (240 ml / 8 fluid ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning blend by combining flour with aromatic spices for a flavorful chicken coating.
- Create a uniform mixture of flour, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and sweet paprika in a wide, shallow container.
- Gently roll each chicken breast through the seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Select a spacious baking dish and generously coat the bottom with smooth, melted butter.
- Carefully position the flour-dusted chicken pieces onto the buttered surface.
- Drizzle fresh milk uniformly across the chicken breasts, which will help create a tender, succulent texture.
- Slide the baking dish into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and allow chicken to roast for 45-50 minutes.
- Periodically baste the chicken during cooking to maintain moisture and promote a golden, crispy exterior.
- Verify doneness by checking that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and displays a rich, bronzed appearance.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum flavor and tenderness.
Notes
- Select bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Ensure flour mixture is well-seasoned by mixing spices thoroughly before coating chicken.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels and prevent over-seasoning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg