Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken with creamy parmesan crust bakes to golden perfection in 40 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs), trimmed
→ Creamy Coating
02 - 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
03 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
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 (if using) until smooth.
04 - Evenly spread the creamy mixture over the top of each chicken breast, covering them completely.
05 - Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the topping is golden brown.
06 - Optionally, broil for 2–3 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 Tips:
01 -
- The creamy topping locks in moisture so your chicken stays tender every single time
- Even picky eaters who claim to hate everything will ask for seconds
02 -
- Thicker chicken breasts might need an extra 5 minutes, while thinner ones could finish early
- The coating should be golden brown, not dark brown, so keep an eye on things toward the end
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness before starting for the most consistent results
- Let the coating sit on the chicken for 10 minutes before baking for even better flavor penetration