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Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Melt in your mouth chicken is an easy baked chicken breast dinner with a golden, puffy Parmesan mayonnaise crust that stays moist inside. The herb-flecked topping turns golden and bubbly while the interior reaches 165°F for tender, juicy bites.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and topping
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prep and bake
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. Season the boneless skinless chicken breasts lightly with Salt and cracked black pepper to taste, then place them in the prepared dish.
  3. Mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  4. Spread the Parmesan mayonnaise mixture generously over the top of each chicken breast, covering completely.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375°F until the topping is golden and bubbly and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Garnish with Fresh parsley for garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

For the most tender interior, keep the chicken at 165°F and don’t overbake once the crust is golden and bubbly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a covered container; freeze up to 2 months (best texture after reheating gently in the oven). For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mayonnaise while keeping the Parmesan topping portion the same.