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Melt in Your Mouth Chicken

This recipe for Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a creamy Parmesan mixture and baked to golden perfection. It's an easy and delicious dinner that kids and adults will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Broil Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Chicken
  • 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Broiler
  • small bowl
  • 9x13-inch broiler-safe baking dish
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  3. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to get 4 pieces total. Pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  4. Place chicken in a single layer in a 9x13-inch broiler-safe baking dish. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken in an even layer.
  5. Bake until the chicken is cooked through and registers at least 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Set the oven to broil. Broil until the top is golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is a go-to for busy families. It's simple to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser. You can serve it with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.

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