Description
Juicy oven-baked chicken coated in a creamy mayonnaise-Parmesan crust that turns golden and crispy while keeping the chicken incredibly moist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2. Pat chicken breasts dry and arrange them in the prepared dish.
- 3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- 5. In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- 6. Sprinkle the Parmesan mixture generously over the chicken, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 7. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and topping is golden.
- 8. Broil for 2–3 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
- 9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Mayonnaise keeps the chicken moist and flavorful without tasting heavy.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, salad, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: parmesan crusted chicken with mayonnaise, baked parmesan chicken, oven baked chicken