Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Melt in your mouth chicken features juicy baked chicken breasts topped with a golden, puffy Parmesan-mayo crust. You’ll get a moist interior and bubbly, herb-spiced surface by baking at 375°F until the center hits 165°F.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Parmesan mayonnaise crust

1 cup mayonnaise
0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 salt to taste
1 cracked black pepper to taste
1 fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

1 sheet pan

Method

Prep and season

Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish, using a light coat so the crust releases easily.
Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and cracked black pepper, then place them in the prepared dish in a single layer.

Make the Parmesan mayo topping

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Spread the Parmesan mayonnaise mixture generously over the top of each chicken breast, covering completely so the crust bakes up golden and puffy.

Bake and finish

Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and bubbly and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F, with a visibly crackled surface.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately for the most tender, moist interior.

Notes

For best results, don’t underbake—wait for the topping to look golden and bubbling and verify 165°F in the thickest section. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise-Parmesan crust texture softens. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat mayonnaise while keeping the baking time the same.