Description
Parmesan Chicken brings weeknight dinner magic straight to your table with crispy, cheesy goodness that comes together faster than you can order takeout. Coating tender chicken breasts in a creamy mayonnaise and parmesan mixture creates a golden, crunchy crust that makes your family beg for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F, creating the perfect environment for golden, crispy chicken.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder into a creamy, fragrant mixture.
- Transfer 4 chicken breasts into a large resealable plastic bag, then pour the entire seasoned mayonnaise blend over the meat, ensuring every surface gets thoroughly coated.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing your chicken to absorb all those delicious flavors.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch drippings and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange your marinated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spreading them slightly apart for even cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps retain its juicy texture.
- Slice the chicken and serve immediately while it’s hot and perfectly seasoned.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, pounding breasts to uniform thickness helps prevent dry edges.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for the richest flavor and most tender result, as low-fat versions can make chicken less juicy.
- Marinating overnight intensifies the seasoned Parmesan flavor and helps tenderize the meat, so plan ahead when possible.
- For a low-carb option, replace seasoning salt with herbs like thyme or rosemary and skip any breadcrumb coating.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (baking) or 12-16 minutes (grilling)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 770 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg