Parmesan Oven-roasted Chicken Breast Recipe
Simple oven-roasted Chicken breast recipe with maple syrup, parmesan and mustard marinade.
Ingredients
- 4skinless boneless chicken breasts (x 8oz each )
- kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¾ cuplight mayonnaise
- ½ cupfinely shredded parmesan
- ¼ cupfresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoondijon mustard
- 2 teaspoonsmaple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
- a few spears of fresh thyme (leaves picked)
- 1 tbspolive oil or avocado oil
Directions
- 1
Season the 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts with a good pinch of Kosher salt and pepper and place into a ziplock bag.
- 2
In a small jug, whisk all the remaining ingredients (3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and a few spears of fresh thyme) except for the olive oil. Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the chicken and stir through the bag. Reserve the remaining half to use as a dip (make sure it doesn't touch the raw chicken).
- 3
Marinate chicken for 30 minutes over the counter. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 F and lightly grease an oven-safe dish with 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil.
- 4
Transfer the marinated chicken to an oven-safe dish.
- 5
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165F.
- 6
Slice and serve with remaining sauce.