Melt In Your Mouth Chicken: Melt-in-your-mouth moist, tender, and flavorful chicken!
To make this chicken dinner, all you need are six simple ingredients. I have never thought this will come out amazing! Only six ingredients, yet this chicken turned out so good!
This melt-in-your-mouth chicken is the definition of simplicity!
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
I have my go-to meals, especially during the busiest days. Those recipes that I can make quickly with less effort and planning.
Chicken is a staple at home. So it is just right to throw together another chicken dinner that my family will enjoy. This is where this Melt In Your Mouth Chicken comes in. This started with chicken in addition to mayo, Parmesan, and a couple of other easy seasonings. Prep this in five minutes, bake for another 40 – 45 minutes, then you are ready to devour this wonderful chicken dinner!
What You Need To Make This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Mayonnaise (use Greek yogurt for a healthier option)
- Parmesan cheese (you can use sharp Cheddar or Asiago)
- Seasoning salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
Chicken breasts are incredibly versatile. But it is tricky to work with especially when baking in the oven. You do not want to end up with dry, tough, rubbery, and flavorless chicken!
Cook the chicken breast right and you’ll have flavorful, tender, juicy, and perfectly baked chicken breasts!
Steps To Make Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken
Step 1: Baking chicken breasts is tricky. Brine or marinating them is an absolute must! Start by slicing the chicken breasts into three large strips or chunks.
Step 2: In a bowl with milk and buttermilk mixture, toss the breast strips/chunks and marinate for at least 20 – 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
Step 3: Mix the mayo, half a cup of Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
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Step 4: Into a baking dish, lay the chicken strips/chunks. On top, evenly spread the mayo mixture and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
Step 5: Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 – 45 minutes. To get the top of the chicken extra brown, finish in the broiler for 1 – 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to serve Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
I like serving these Melt In Your Mouth Chicken with veggies such as steamed fresh broccoli. I love to garnish them also with some fresh parsley for extra flavor.
How long should I bake the chicken?
It all depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Although, a thin chicken will cook faster. Once the juices run clear and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F the chicken is done. Using a meat thermometer is ideal to make sure the chicken is cooked way through without over or under-cooking.
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Deliciously Tender Melt In Your Mouth Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 c. mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed of excess fat
- 1 c. Parmesan cheese - divided or sharp Cheddar, or Asiago
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Into large strips or chunks, cut each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, combine the milk and buttermilk. Add the chicken strips/chunks and marinate for at least 20 - 30 minutes up to overnight.
- Set the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix the mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, and seasonings in a small bowl until well combined.
- After marinating the chicken strips/chunks, transfer them into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Over the chicken, evenly spread the mixture and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked. To get them extra browned on top, broil for 1 - 2 minutes.
- Serve the melt in -your mouth chicken immediately with your favorite veggies, such as steamed fresh broccoli. If desired, season with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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