Description
Succulent melt in your mouth chicken breast delivers pure culinary comfort with tender, juicy flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly seasoned and expertly prepared, this dish promises to elevate your dinner experience and satisfy your deepest craving for delicious home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking dish and warm the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring an even cooking environment.
- Craft a savory coating by blending mayonnaise with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth, even surface for the flavor-packed mixture.
- Generously spread the creamy Parmesan mixture across the top of each chicken breast, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (74C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to lock in the succulent juices.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the top, adding a burst of color and fresh herb flavor.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and at its most tender, allowing diners to enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-rich version that keeps the chicken equally moist and tender.
- Create a crispy top layer by adding breadcrumbs or crushed crackers to the Parmesan mixture for extra texture and golden-brown finish.
- Experiment with herb variations like dried thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning to customize the flavor profile and match different meal preferences.
- Check chicken doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure perfect cooking without drying out the meat, aiming for the precise 165F internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg