Chicken Mayo with parmesan cheese
This juicy, tender baked chicken is topped with a creamy mayo-parmesan crust and a hint of garlic and spice. It’s simple, quick, and incredibly flavorful — perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise (115g)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided (about 3 oz)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (16g)
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking. (If the breasts are large, slice them horizontally to create thinner cutlets.)
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, ground mustard, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Spread the mayo mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Then sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a golden crust, switch the oven to low broil and broil for 2 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Pro Tip from Foodicious Recipes
Add a sprinkle of Italian seasoning or chopped parsley on top before serving for an herby finish and extra color.
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