Easy Mayo-Crusted Chicken

Crispy baked chicken breasts coated in seasoned mayo and a panko cracker Parmesan crust — no frying, no mess, ready in about 25 minutes.

By Manny Michael

35 minutes

Dinner

American

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Crushed crackers, to taste
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• Garlic, to taste
• Ranch seasoning, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
3. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, or use a regular baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
4. In a bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
5. Crush the crackers with your hands and add them to the breadcrumbs.
6. Add Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Mix everything together and set it aside.
8. In another bowl, add the mayo.
9. Season the mayo with garlic, ranch seasoning, and black pepper.
10. Mix until fully combined.
11. Dip each chicken breast into the seasoned mayo mixture and coat it completely.
12. Transfer the mayo-coated chicken into the breadcrumb mixture.
13. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the chicken and press down so it sticks.
14. Flip the chicken and coat the other side, pressing the coating into the mayo.
15. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
16. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray to help them get crispy.
17. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how thick your chicken breasts are, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden and crispy.
18. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
19. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.