Description
Succulent melt in your mouth chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy meat infused with rich herb flavors. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients promise a delightful culinary experience that will satisfy hungry diners seeking comfort and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup (237 ml) full-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack centered, creating ideal roasting conditions.
- Chicken Arrangement: Spread chicken breasts in a baking dish, allowing sufficient space between pieces for uniform heat penetration.
- Seasoning Fusion: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into a smooth, homogeneous blend that will become a rich, flavor-packed coating.
- Coating Application: Generously slather the seasoned mixture across each chicken breast, ensuring comprehensive coverage from surface to edges, creating a luscious protective layer.
- Roasting Process: Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and roast for 45 minutes, watching for a transformative golden-brown crust with delicately crisp edges.
- Temperature Verification: Confirm chicken’s culinary readiness by checking the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest section.
- Resting Phase: Allow the chicken to rest 3-5 minutes post-roasting, enabling juice redistribution and guaranteeing maximum succulence before serving.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Beforehand: Keep mayonnaise and chicken cold to help maintain a more consistent coating and prevent bacterial growth.
- Avoid Overmixing Coating: Gently combine ingredients to prevent separation and maintain a smooth, creamy texture that adheres perfectly to chicken.
- Check Chicken Thickness: Uniform chicken breast sizes ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Prevent Burning Edges: Loosely cover with foil if browning happens too quickly, protecting the delicate coating from excessive charring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg