Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Mayo
Love easy chicken dinners? Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Mayo uses simple ingredients like chicken, mayo, garlic, and Parmesan.
Equipment
- Baking dish or sheet pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Oven
- Parchment paper
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prep the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick better.
- If the chicken breasts are very thick, you can gently pound them to an even thickness for more even cooking.
Step 3: Mix the Mayo Coating
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 4: Coat the Chicken
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Spread an even layer of the mayo mixture over the top of each piece.
- Don’t drown the chicken. A generous but thin layer works best.
Step 5: Add the Parmesan
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan evenly over each chicken breast, pressing lightly so it sticks to the mayo.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you want extra browning, switch to broil for the last 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it.
Step 7: Rest and Serve
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.