Description
Classic melt-in-your-mouth chicken breasts offer a delightful culinary experience from French-inspired kitchens. Delicate spices and perfect cooking techniques ensure juicy, tender meat that satisfies discerning palates you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup (237 ml / 8 fl oz) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp (5 g / 0.2 oz) salt
- ½ tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) black pepper
- 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz) minced garlic
- 1 tsp (3 g / 0.1 oz) garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal cooking environment for succulent chicken breasts.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, minced garlic, and garlic powder into a creamy, well-integrated coating that will infuse the chicken with rich, savory flavors.
- Baking Setup: Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and arrange chicken breasts in a single, even layer to promote uniform cooking.
- Coating Application: Generously spread the Parmesan-mayonnaise mixture over each chicken breast, ensuring complete coverage to seal in moisture and create a golden, flavorful crust.
- Roasting Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and develops a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps redistribute juices and enhance tenderness. Plate alongside fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, nutritious meal.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Mayonnaise acts as a secret weapon to keep chicken incredibly juicy and tender, preventing dryness during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Always use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F, eliminating any risk of foodborne illness.
- Cheese Coating Trick: Freshly grated Parmesan creates a crispier, more flavorful crust compared to pre-packaged grated cheese.
- Resting Ritual: Letting chicken rest after baking allows meat fibers to relax and redistribute juices, ensuring each bite remains succulent and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 910 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg