Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free)
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Fresh parsley for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking dish.
2-Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
3-Make the Parmesan coating: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4-Coat the chicken: Spread the Parmesan mixture evenly on top of each chicken breast, covering the surface completely.
5-Add the breadcrumb topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the coated chicken, pressing gently so they adhere, then drizzle with olive oil or melted butter to help browning.
6-Bake the chicken: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the crust turns golden brown.
7-Rest the chicken: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to keep the juices locked inside.
8-Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.
Last Step:
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💡 Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier coating that still crisps up beautifully.
🔪 Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly and stay juicy throughout.
🧀 Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-shredded cheese for the best golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
