Description
Southern-style melt-in-your-mouth chicken combines tender meat with a crispy, flavorful coating. Creamy buttermilk marinade and perfectly seasoned breading ensure you’ll savor each delicious bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (50 g/1.75 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Meat Preparation: Gently flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet to ensure uniform cooking.
- Coating Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Chicken Coating: Completely cover each chicken breast with the Parmesan mixture, ensuring thorough and even coating.
- Baking Process: Arrange coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish without overlapping, then place in preheated oven.
- Cooking and Temperature Check: Roast for 25-30 minutes, using a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Finishing Touch: Activate broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown exterior, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Resting Stage: Remove from oven and let chicken rest 3-5 minutes to redistribute juices and maximize tenderness before serving.
Notes
- Meat Thickness Matters: Pounding chicken breasts to uniform 1/2-inch thickness guarantees even cooking and prevents dry or undercooked sections.
- Temperature Precision: Always use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F internally, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Broiler Caution: Watch closely during the final 2-3 minutes under the broiler to achieve golden-brown perfection without burning the delicate Parmesan coating.
- Resting Technique: Allowing chicken to rest 3-5 minutes after cooking helps redistribute juices, resulting in incredibly tender and moist meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg