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Mayonnaise baked chicken

Mayonnaise baked chicken is a quick, flavorful recipe that delivers juicy, tender chicken with a crispy golden crust using simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise full-fat works best for flavor and texture
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra umami
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for a subtle smoky kick
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs optional, for extra crunch
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to (200°).
  2. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise and spices
  3. Marinate the chicken with mayo mix and leave it for 1 hour
  4. Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes @180degrees or until the chicken is cooked through.