Kittencal's Moist Cheddar-garlic Oven Fried Chicken Breast

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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 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)

Recipe

• 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.