Mississippi Chicken Recipe 🍗
Description: This recipe is the best! The kids will love it, and Dad too! Prepare it in the morning before leaving for work, so when you return home, just pop it in the oven.
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 5-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 – 1 cup margarine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed cheese crackers
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 424.4
- Fat: 25.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 61.7mg
- Sodium: 599.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.1g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 26.5g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Prepare Chicken: Dip each chicken breast in the melted margarine, ensuring it’s fully coated.
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Season: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Coat with Cheese Crackers: Roll each chicken breast in crushed cheese crackers until they are evenly coated.
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Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish and cover tightly with foil to keep the moisture in.
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Baking Time: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. It’s essential not to uncover the dish until the cooking time is over to retain moisture.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Tips:
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- If preferred, you can use a whole chicken cut into pieces instead of chicken breasts for a variation in texture and flavor.
- Pair this succulent chicken dish with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal.