Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Herbed Crust (Print version)

Juicy baked chicken breasts with a creamy garlic Parmesan topping and a crisp herbed panko crust.

# Ingredients:

For the chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz (170 g) each

02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for the baking dish

For the creamy Parmesan layer

05 - 1/3 cup (75 g) mayonnaise

06 - 1/4 cup (60 g) full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream

07 - 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

08 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the herbed crust

11 - 1/2 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs

12 - 1/4 cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese

13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

16 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

17 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

18 - Lemon wedges, for serving optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish or line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment.

02 - Pat the chicken dry. Pound each breast to about 1/2 inch thick, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

03 - In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, minced garlic, Dijon, and paprika until smooth.

04 - In a second bowl, toss the panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan, melted butter, parsley, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

05 - Place the chicken in the prepared dish. Spread the creamy Parmesan mixture over the top of each piece, then press the herbed crumbs gently over the topping.

06 - Bake for 20-24 minutes, until the crust is golden and the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before serving with parsley and lemon if desired.

# Good to know:

01 - Pounding the chicken evenly is the main key to juicy results.

02 - Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end if the crust needs more color.

03 - Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

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