Description
Southwest Buttermilk Baked Chicken offers a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown skin and juicy, flavorful meat. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and seasoned with a zesty Southwest spice blend, each bite promises an explosion of flavor that will impress your loved ones. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or on top of a fresh salad for a complete meal that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Southwest seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and half of the Southwest seasoning; add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, remaining seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg