Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a creamy Parmesan and garlic mixture, baked to golden perfection. The simple ingredients come together to create a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Mixture
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or plain Greek yogurt for lighter version)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping
- ½ teaspoon paprika or Italian seasoning (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Pound the chicken: Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch. This ensures they cook evenly and stay tender.
- Prepare the coating: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until you get a smooth, well-mixed coating.
- Coat the chicken: Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, covering the entire surface to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Optional seasoning: Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish and sprinkle with paprika or Italian seasoning if you like a little extra color and flavor.
- Bake the chicken: Bake uncovered for 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the top turns a delicious golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This step allows the juices to redistribute, keeping your chicken juicy and tender.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Pounding the chicken breasts ensures even cooking and helps prevent dryness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F (74°C) internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Optional paprika or Italian seasoning adds extra flavor and a nice color touch.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking ups the juiciness and improves texture.
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