Famous Butter Chicken Recipe
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Famous Butter Chicken

By: HAULBUR 
"Chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter. These chicken breast are really tender and moist. Excellent flavor! I never have leftovers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,684)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup crushed buttery round cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture to coat.
  3. Arrange coated chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place pieces of butter around the chicken.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 448 | Total Fat: 31.2g | Cholesterol: 235mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by LAYLAO89   view full review
I have been making this for over a year now. My family loves it. For all those people who give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2004 by JOYCE   view full review
I really think that Heather meant a 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) of butter. I marinated my 6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by MAMA2DOUGLAS   view full review
Wow! I'd give this 10 stars if I could! Hands down THE juiciest chicken I’ve ever eaten. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2003 by MAINEMOM   view full review
Just made this recipe for dinner and it was a hit! I made the preparation easier by crushing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by Crystal Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I tried this recipe tonight because I wanted something quick and both me and my husband were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by IBCLUELESS   view full review
This was absolutely the best chicken recipe I've ever tried! I followed the advice of some of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Coot   view full review
This was very bland. I dip mine in melted butter, sprinkle with garlic and coat with corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by Momof2   view full review
Wow...good stuff. True not a light meal, but it the taste is awesome. I did take other's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
Oh my gosh, this is the best. I did decrease the baking time to about 30 minutes. But my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Great and easy recipe. I had enough eggs/crumbs for 6 chicken breasts. I didn't change a thing...

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