Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast

🍗 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mediterranean Chicken Breast

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

2. Mix topping: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

3. Prepare chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and arrange in the baking dish.

4. Coat generously: Spread the creamy mixture evenly over each chicken breast.

5. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the topping is lightly golden.

6. Rest & garnish: Let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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🌿 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

• Serve with roasted vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)

• Pair with lemon rice, couscous, or quinoa

• Add a side of Greek salad or cucumber-yogurt tzatziki

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✅ Tips for Extra Tender Chicken

• Pound chicken lightly to even thickness before baking

• Use Greek yogurt for lighter, tangier flavor

• Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra golden topping (optional)