Dutch Oven Garlic Chicken

  • 1 Cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Mix butter, garlic, and garlic powder together. In a separate bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken breasts into butter mixture, then roll in crumb mixture.

Place chicken breasts in a Dutch oven. Cover and bake with 10 charcoal briquettes on the bottom and 16 charcoal briquettes on the top for 45-50 minutes or until chicken reaches at least 160 degrees (juices run clear).

OR

Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 45 minutes to an hour or until chicken reaches at least 160 degrees.