Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated with a flavorful Parmesan and mayo mixture, baked to perfection. It’s an easy, comforting dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Parmesan Coating
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken perfectly.
- Prepare Parmesan Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the prepared Parmesan mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, creating a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish: Once baked, garnish the chicken breasts with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts hot and enjoy a rich, cheesy, tender meal.
Notes
- Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise reduces fat content and adds a slight tangy flavor.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it’s fully cooked for safety and juiciness.
- Parmesan cheese adds a crispy, cheesy crust but can be substituted with Pecorino Romano for a sharper flavor.
- Fresh parsley not only enhances presentation but adds a subtle herbal note.
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for the final 2-3 minutes watching carefully to prevent burning.
