Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Print View)
Tender chicken with creamy parmesan coating bakes to golden perfection in 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), trimmed
→ Creamy Coating
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
03 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian herbs until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the creamy mixture over the top of each chicken breast, covering them completely.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the topping is golden brown.
06 - Optionally, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end for extra browning.
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The mayonnaise keeps the chicken incredibly moist while creating a golden crust that tastes way more complicated than it actually is
- Everything comes together in about 10 minutes of active prep time
- Its naturally gluten free and works with whatever herbs you have in your pantry
02 -
- Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels or the coating wont stick properly
- Broiling at the end transforms the crust from good to absolutely incredible
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes makes a huge difference in juiciness
03 -
- Greek yogurt works beautifully as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise
- A little fresh lemon juice over the finished dish brightens everything up