This is low carb so there aren’t any bread crumbs in our Parmesan crusted chicken with mayo. It’s gluten free, low carb, and one of the easiest ways to ensure you get delicious baked chicken breasts every time.
If you love Parmesan as much as we do check out this Parmesan crusted cod! It’s a great low carb seafood option. Parmesan roasted broccoli and this garlic Parmesan asparagus are also excellent choices!
Ingredient Notes:
Chicken – We’re starting with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Always pound out your chicken to an even thickness so that it cooks evenly. You could also use boneless chicken thighs here instead.
Seasoning – This mayo parmesan chicken is also seasoned with some smoked paprika, cracked pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. The paprika will add great smoky flavor to the chicken! Plus parsley for garnish.
Mayonnaise – The mayo seals in all the moisture in the chicken, adds some needed fat to keep things juicy and flavorful, and helps make the chicken tender. I’m a Kraft brand mayo girl for life, but use whatever you like best. I know Duke’s is a favorite of many.
Parmesan Cheese – I’m using shredded Parmesan here as it will form a flavorful crust on the top of the chicken when combined with the mayo. It’s savory and delicious, adding a salty crunch to the top of the chicken.
Recipe Variations:
There are a few simple ways you could change up the ingredients in this recipe. If you’re not a big fan of mayonnaise you could replace it with sour cream or even plain Greek yogurt!
They’ll act well to help lock in the moisture just like the mayo would. And while we love Parmesan for this recipe because it makes a nice crusted chicken you could swap that for mozzarella cheese (or use both) to add a melty topping.
The seasoning can be swapped up with just about anything you’d like. If you want to spice things up a bit add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the mix! Cajun seasoning works great here as does a BBQ dry rub.
How To Make Mayo Parmesan Chicken:
Season – To get started you’ll season the chicken breast on both sides with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts in an even layer in a prepared 9×13 baking dish.
Mayo & Parmesan – The savory Parmesan crust is easy to prepare. Just mix the mayo with the shredded Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
Spread: Spread the mayonnaise mixture evenly over each piece of chicken.
Bake – Finally, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top of each piece of chicken and then bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until the chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Helpful Tip!
Don’t forget to add the extra parmesan on top before baking! It’s what crisps up and gives the chicken a bit of crunchy texture!
