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Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. In a bowl, mix the mayo, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken dry and place on the sheet. Spread the mayo mixture evenly over the top of each breast. In a separate bowl, toss the panko with melted butter and sprinkle over the coated chicken, pressing lightly to adhere.
  3. Bake on the middle rack for 20 to 25 minutes, until the panko is golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at its thickest part.
  4. Let the chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

The chicken needs that 5-minute rest after baking to keep the juices locked in; don’t slice it right away. If your breasts are uneven in thickness, pound the thick ends gently with a meat mallet so they cook at the same rate as the thinner parts.