Description
Juicy chicken breasts coated in golden parmesan blend create a crispy restaurant-quality meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Home chefs will appreciate this simple method for elevating weeknight dinners with a deliciously crunchy exterior and tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless, trimmed of excess fat)
- 1 cup (237 ml) parmesan cheese (or sharp cheddar, or asiago), divided
- 1 cup (237 ml) mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice chicken breasts into uniform strips or chunks to ensure consistent cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Marination: Immerse chicken pieces in milk, letting them tenderize for a minimum of 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor depth.
- Oven Setup: Preheat oven to 375°F, establishing an ideal roasting environment for the chicken.
- Coating Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into a smooth, harmonious mixture.
- Assembly and Coating: Arrange milk-soaked chicken in a 9×13 baking dish, generously applying the prepared mayonnaise mixture to ensure complete coverage.
- Cheese Topping: Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over the coated chicken, creating a potential for a crispy, golden exterior.
- Roasting Process: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the chicken achieves a perfect golden-brown color and is fully cooked through.
- Final Crisp: Activate the broiler for 1-2 minutes to develop a delectable caramelized top and enhance the texture.
- Serving: Plate the golden parmesan chicken alongside steamed broccoli, garnishing with fresh parsley to add a vibrant, herbal finishing touch.
Notes
- Tenderize Thoroughly: Milk bath is crucial for breaking down chicken proteins, making meat incredibly soft and flavorful when marinated for at least 20 minutes or overnight.
- Coating Consistency Matters: Whisk mayonnaise mixture until completely smooth to ensure even, delectable coverage on each chicken piece.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain exact 375°F oven temperature for perfect golden-brown exterior without drying out the chicken’s interior.
- Broiler Boost: Final 1-2 minute broil creates irresistible caramelized cheese crust, transforming ordinary chicken into a restaurant-quality dish.
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg