Description
This Melt in Your Mouth Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated with a creamy parmesan mixture and baked to perfection. The rich flavors from mayo or Greek yogurt combined with garlic and seasoning salt create an irresistible meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating Mixture
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare Coating: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with parmesan cheese, seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well blended into a creamy mixture.
- Coat Chicken: Using a spatula, spread the prepared mixture evenly over each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), indicating the chicken is safely cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes after baking to let the juices redistribute, then serve and enjoy your tender, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to reduce fat content and add a slight tang.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Parmesan cheese adds a nice salty and cheesy flavor, but feel free to add Italian herbs for extra depth.
- Resting the chicken before serving enhances juiciness and texture.
