Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken Breast
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
Optional garnish: fresh rosemary or parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Pat chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix:
Mayonnaise
Parmesan cheese
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Thyme/rosemary
Spread the mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
Place chicken in the baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil or butter.
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and topping is golden.
Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra browning.
Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
