Description
This melt-in-your-mouth chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender dish featuring juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts topped with a savory mayonnaise, Parmesan, and seasoned breadcrumb mixture. Baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful spice blend.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs until well combined.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season Chicken: Evenly sprinkle the prepared spice mixture over the chicken breasts to ensure every bite is seasoned.
- Apply Topping: Spread the mayonnaise, Parmesan, and breadcrumb mixture over the top of each chicken breast, covering them completely for a crispy, golden finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Rest: Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes to retain juices before serving.
- Serve: Serve the melt-in-your-mouth chicken hot and enjoy its tender texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking. Pound thinner if needed.
- Seasoned bread crumbs add extra flavor; plain bread crumbs with added herbs can be used as a substitute.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to be at least 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a lower-fat version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead.
