Internet's Best Low-Carb Baked Mayo-Parmesan Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3/4 cup mayo
• 6 T coarsely-grated Parmesan
• 3/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
• 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
• Fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 375F/190C. Coat a baking dish with non-stick spray, using one that fits the chicken without too much extra space.
2. Trim the chicken breasts thoroughly, and if any are especially large, cut them in half if you like. Place each trimmed piece in a small Ziploc bag and gently flatten it with a meat mallet or another heavy object until the thickness is even, about 1/2 inch. Go easy here, because too much pounding can make the chicken start to fall apart.
3. Make small, shallow cuts across each chicken breast, working crosswise down the meat and taking care not to slice all the way through.
4. Stir together the mayo, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper, then fold in the coarsely grated Parmesan.
5. Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. With a rubber scraper, cover the top of each piece with the mayo-Parmesan mixture, spreading it all the way across the surface.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken feels firm and the topping is browned. Some liquid and melted cheese may collect in the dish; just leave that behind and transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
7. Serve hot.