Are you ready to transform ordinary chicken into an extraordinary meal that will have your family and friends begging for seconds? This "Chicken All Dress Up" recipe is not just another boring chicken dish - it's a flavor explosion waiting to happen! With a crispy, cheesy coating and a tantalizing mayo-mustard base, this recipe promises to elevate your dinner game from mundane to magnificent in just 50 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a large baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the coating adhere better and ensures a crispy exterior.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Whisk together until smooth and well blended.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides, ensuring even coverage.
- Brush each chicken breast generously with the mayonnaise-mustard mixture, coating all sides completely.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs and shredded cheese together, creating a uniform coating mixture.
- Dredge each mayonnaise-coated chicken breast in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres well to the chicken.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, leaving some space between each piece for even cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs or a side salad if desired.
Tips
- Pat your chicken breasts completely dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness and better adhesion of the breadcrumb mixture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for more even coating and better flavor blending.
- Don't overcrowd the baking dish - leave space between chicken breasts to allow hot air circulation and ensure even cooking.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in those delicious juices and maintain maximum tenderness.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar or parmesan in your breadcrumb mixture.
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise while maintaining a creamy coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 565kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
