Melt In Your Mouth Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender baked chicken breasts with creamy Parmesan topping and savory seasoning, perfect for a quick meal.

# Ingredients List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Topping

02 - 240 ml mayonnaise
03 - 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 5 ml garlic powder
05 - 5 ml onion powder
06 - 5 ml salt
07 - 2.5 ml black pepper
08 - Optional: 2.5 ml paprika or Italian seasoning

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 1.9 cm for consistent cooking.
03 - Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly over each chicken breast, covering the entire surface.
05 - Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle paprika or Italian seasoning on top if desired.
06 - Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C and the topping is golden.
07 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes to maximize juiciness before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise reduces fat content significantly.
02 - Ensure internal temperature of chicken reaches 74°C for food safety.
03 - Adjust seasoning according to personal taste preferences.

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