Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken delivers pure comfort with tender, succulent meat that comes together faster than your favorite takeout. Weeknight dinners just got simpler with this foolproof recipe that guarantees a delicious meal your whole family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Creamy Coating:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and prepare it with a light coating of cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Pat your 4 chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels, then season each side with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and ½ tsp paprika until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture generously over each chicken breast, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place the baking dish in an oven preheated to 375°F and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes, monitoring the internal chicken temperature until it reaches 165°F.
- Switch your oven to broil for the final 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy surface – watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and serve with optional lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness by gently pounding them before seasoning for even cooking and maximum tenderness.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese delivers a richer, more authentic flavor compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- When broiling, watch the chicken closely to achieve a beautiful golden crust without burning the delicate mayonnaise coating.
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking helps redistribute juices, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg