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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken

This Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken recipe guarantees deliciously tender and flavorful chicken that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients

  • 3 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and transfer them to the baking dish.
  • Evenly season both sides of chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly on top of each piece of chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Mayonnaise adds flavor and moisture, helping to create a golden, crispy exterior. Adjust baking time if using chicken thighs to ensure proper cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken breasts, chicken recipe, Comfort Food, easy chicken dish, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
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