Description
This Juicy Mayo Parmesan Crusted Chicken is incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfectly crispy on the outside. Made with a simple mayo-parmesan coating and baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mayo mixture evenly over the tops of each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs on top, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the tops are golden and crispy.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts or pound them evenly for quicker cooking.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayo for a lighter version.
- Try adding crushed Ritz crackers or panko for an extra crunchy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: mayo parmesan chicken, baked crusted chicken, easy chicken dinner, parmesan crusted chicken, juicy oven baked chicken