Creamy Crunchy Baked Chicken
This recipe is sure to produce a perfectly cooked juicy chicken breast underneath a light layer of creamy crunchiness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness or less
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp parsley, dried
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs whole wheat if available
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray/oil, arrange chicken breasts evenly across the pan.
- In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
- Divide an equal portion of the mayo mixture on top of each chicken breast. Spread the mixture to evenly cover each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the panko breadcrumbs evenly over each chicken breast.
- Bake chicken for about 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155-160ºF.
- Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperate of at least 165ºF and the bread crumbs are crispy & browned.
- Plate and enjoy!