Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic (or more if desired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • black pepper
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs (make sure to only use DRY breadcrumbs)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (optional)

Method

  • In a very large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; mix well.
  • Wash and pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the breasts in the mixture; turn to coat evenly, (make sure that each piece is completely coated with sour cream mixture).
  • Cover, and refrigerate overnight in the refrigerator (not more than 24 hours).
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade; coat each piece with the dry bread crumbs, that have been mixed with 1 tsp seasoning salt (if using).
  • Arrange on a foil-lined greased baking sheet (don't overcrowd the pieces).
  • Bake, uncovered in a PREHEATED 400 degree oven, for 40 minutes, or until the juices run clear-- DELICIOUS!
  • Note: make sure that the oven is properly preheated to 400 degrees, and is very hot, this will make for a crisp coating and a moist chicken breast, remember-- DRY breadcrumbs only!