Description
Melt-in-your-mouth chicken breast turns ordinary weeknight dinners into something special with minimal effort. Tender, juicy chicken seasoned perfectly becomes your new go-to recipe that makes everyone at the dinner table happy.
Ingredients
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Primary Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Binding and Flavor Base:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or parchment paper to simplify your cleanup process.
- Using paper towels, thoroughly pat each chicken breast until completely dry. Gently flatten thicker sections to ensure uniform cooking using a meat mallet.
- Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, plus ½ teaspoon salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until the ingredients create a smooth, consistent blend.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the creamy mixture over each breast, ensuring complete and even coverage with a spatula.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Roast uncovered for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the topping turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. This pause helps redistribute the internal juices, keeping your chicken tender and succulent.
Notes
- Pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness helps them cook uniformly and stay tender.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to boost flavor and moisture, using buttermilk or yogurt for extra tenderness.
- Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that seals in juices.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch when breading the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg