Mayonnaise Parmesan Chicken
You will always get juicy, tasty chicken with this simple Mayonnaise Parmesan Chicken recipe! A family favorite and inexpensive weekday dinner that only requires a few ingredients and the simplest preparation ever! The key component that helps seal in all the moisture and prevents the chicken from drying out while baking is the mayo.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 262kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Set the oven's temperature to 400°F and use parchment paper to line a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Combine the galic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.
- Apply the seasoning mixture to both sides of the chicken. Sprinkle in the baking dish that has been prepared in a uniform layer.
- In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic powder, ½ cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper. until thoroughly mixed.
- Using a knife, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally, creating four thinner cutlets through the chicken's thickness. Cover each chicken breast with a layer of mayonnaise.
- If desired, sprinkle more parmesan cheese over top.
- The top of the chicken should be well browned after 20 to 25 minutes of baking at 400°. or until 165° is reached on a meat thermometer.
- Before serving, sprinkle with the parsley.
NOTES
- Always make sure it's done. Use a digital thermometer for precision; the meat should no longer be pink in the center. 165 degrees Fahrenheit should be the interior temperature.
- You can use aluminum foil to loosely cover the dish if the cheesy crust is browning too much.
- Simple cleanup involves lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and applying nonstick spray.
- To ensure consistent cooking of large chicken breasts, you might wish to lightly pound them with a meat mallet.
- The greatest salty flavor comes from real parmesan cheese. The authentic Parmiganno Regianno can be found in the deli in a block. Your best bet won't be the parmesan powder in the green can.
- Before baking, remember to sprinkle the extra parmesan on top! It is responsible for the chicken's crisping and somewhat crispy texture!
- You only need to start with four large chicken breasts, but this recipe creates enough to serve eight people.
NUTRITION
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 936mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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