Description
This Juicy Mayo-Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings, baked to golden perfection. A simple yet delicious dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coating:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the coating: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them on the baking sheet.
- Coat the chicken: Spread the mayo-Parmesan mixture over each chicken breast. Add breadcrumbs for extra crunch if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if preferred.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- For a lower-fat option, use light mayo or Greek yogurt.
- Serve with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
