Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿง€:

Ingredients ๐Ÿ—
โ€“ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ๐Ÿ”
โ€“ 1/2 cup mayonnaise ๐Ÿฅ„
โ€“ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ๐Ÿง€
โ€“ 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko) ๐Ÿž
โ€“ 1 teaspoon garlic powder ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional) ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

2. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness. ๐Ÿ”

3. Make Coating: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. ๐Ÿฅ„๐Ÿง€๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

4. Coat Chicken: Spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise mixture over each chicken breast, making sure to cover the surface completely. ๐Ÿ—

5. Add Breadcrumbs: Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the mayonnaise-coated chicken breasts, pressing gently to adhere. ๐Ÿž

6. Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy. ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

7. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle the baked chicken with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Mayo with your favorite sides! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ