How to Make 4 Ingredient Mayo Chicken
Things are busy this time of the year. Let's face it, sometimes we can overlook the things going on around us. That's why it's so important to have recipes like this in your bag of tricks. Get your free time back and kick dinner boredom to the curb.
This easy chicken recipe bakes up in just 20 minutes and EVERYONE who tries it loves it!
Bonus? This Parmesan Crusted Chicken made with Hellmann’s Mayo is budget friendly..
This is one of my family's favorite chicken recipes to date.
The original recipe was provided by Hellmann's.
HELLMANN'S MAYONNAISE CHICKEN RECIPE
Delicious recipes like this Parmesan Crusted Chicken recipe I'm sharing today uses Hellmann's to make it extra delicious!
You have probably heard that mayo tends to make all kinds of recipes extra moist and flavorful.
This simple dinner idea PROVES it's true!
HOW DO YOU MAKE EASY MAYO CHICKEN?
Here is what you need to make this:
Ingredients
- Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Chicken Breasts
- Italian Seasoned Bread Crumbs
A lot of people spell the brand as Hellman, but it's actually Hellmann's.
It's also the same product as Best Foods mayo in case you live in another part of the country.
I've heard that using Hellmann's specifically adds moisture to meats, but this actual recipe was my first time giving it a try. It really does add an element of flavor and moisture that is like none other.
This is one of those recipes I'll be leaning back on time and again. My son and hubby are not very descriptive when I ask them if they like something I made.
They both went WAY out of their way to get me to promise that I'll make this again.
Since there are only 4 ingredients AND it bakes in 20 minutes, that was an easy promise to make!
To prepare this recipe, we will literally be slathering chicken with a mixture of mayo, seasoned breadcrumbs and parm cheese.
Then, simply bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden. This recipe is foolproof and perfect!
If you like how easy this recipe, you will also love these other chicken recipes that are also SO easy to prepare:
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4 Ingredient Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Easiest Chicken Recipe with a Delicious Parmesan Crust. Bakes in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Hellmann's or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-¼ pounds)
- 4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Combine Hellmann's or Best Food Real Mayonnaise with Parmesan cheese in medium bowl.
- Arrange chicken on baking sheet.
- Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
Tip: Also terrific with Hellmann's or Best Foods Light Mayonnaise or Hellmann's or Best Food Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise. I haven't tried this recipe with any other brand, so let us know if you have and what the outcome was. We would love to hear from you. Thanks.
I lather the chicken with Helms then toss in gallon bag with Italian Bread Crumbs coating completely. Cook at same degree for about 30 mins or until fully cooked. It is so juicy and delicious.
I toss my chicken breast in the Italian seasoned bread crumbs before I put the mixture on. It just adds to the recipe!!!
This has always been our favorite chicken recipe because it is never dry and is so tender. I have tried it with Dukes Mayonnaise and it was not as good.
I have been making this for quite awhile. My husband loves it and I have served it to company many times. It's easy and always tastes delicious! Since I can't leave a recipe alone, I lightly salt and pepper the cutlets and add about 1 tsp. of Dijon mustard to the mayo mixture.
I like how half the commenters don’t even follow the recipe and say how good it was: “Yeah, so I used barbecue sauce instead of Mayo and who needs breadcrumbs and swapped out the chicken for salmon, and threw it on the grill instead of oven because I didn’t use cheese. Turned out awesome!”
@J, had to laugh at your comment because it’s so true!
@J, Omg I'm dead from your comment.....🤣🤣🤣
I tried this recipe and it was ok, but the chicken definitely needs a little kosher salt first. Sprinkle on both sides and let meat come to room temp, about half an hour. Don't worry, you won't die. 🙂 Then proceed with the rest of the preparation. Much more flavorful result.
This chicken recipe is fantastic it is sooo good.
I love to hear that! Thanks so much for letting us know 😉
I have used Duke's brand mayonnaise and it was just as good.
Turned out great...seasoned chicken first with a garlic blend seasoning and split the breast in half (to make it thinner). Cooked really quickly being thinner and is easier for kids to eat. Did not use breadcrumbs as the cheese gets crispy. I have done a similar recipe on salmon and used a Japanese mayo and chipotle mixed in and grilled on a cedar plank (no cheese) - that was amazing and we could not tell the difference between the Japanese mayo and our usual Hellmans.
I have made this our grandson loves it I just want to know if you could do the same with drumsticks? Thank you
Add a clove or two of chopped garlic and this is the bomb! Have never added the bread crumbs as it isn't needed. This is my go to recipe for chicken breasts. Served over rice or egg noodles.
Aldi's mayo is the same as Hellman's and is much less expensive. I am someone who would only use Hellman's and I can't tell the difference.
Replace the breadcrumbs with a generous amount of Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute and you have yourself one fine meal. Trust me. lol.
I've made this with Best Foods Mayo and it's delicious as well . Wonderful Chicken dinner easy and pairs great with Mashed potatoes and veggies yum a Family Favorite and you can make this also with boneless pork chops
This is the perfect Low Carb/Keto entrée if you replace the breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds and Italian seasoning. I love it with spicy pork rinds.
@Julie, that's brilliant!!! I need to try that. Thanks so much for sharing this great tip!
Can you taste the mayo? My husband hates mayo.
@Brenda, I personally don't think so... but I'm sure it's varies on individual taste buds.
@Brenda,
My husband absolutely hates mayo and he really liked this chicken
@Brenda, I hate Mayo..but I’ll tell you, it changes when it’s baked and you don’t get that Mayo flavor, etc.
I love this recipe and make it frequently. You don’t have to use as much as you make up. I’m really surprised at how good this is and how I don’t taste the Mayo at all.
This sounds great! But have you ever use fish instead of chicken. I need a good receipt for fish. But I will try this the next time i make chicken. Thanks!!!
@Barb, works great with fish! I quick brown in oven proof skillet then finish in 425 oven for 5-7 minutes.
@Madge Schaefer, Oh that is awesome. Thanks for sharing!!
This is a great recipe, I used homemade mayonnaise that I had let chill for 2 hours before using, and homemade Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs, Everything else was made following the recipe. Our chicken came out very moist and tender. We will be using this one again. Thank you for posting it
@Jade Night, That sounds incredible!! Thanks for the awesome comment!
One of the best recipe for chicken.
I have made this so many times and every time it oh s so yummy. With guest, family or just my husband and me, it's perfect.
since I don't do eggs, I make this with sour cream, season with nature's Seasonings, turns out wonderful, I let my chicken 'rest' with the sour cream for at least 15 min., tenderizes the chicken. Oven at 375 conv. in a preheated pan with a touch of oil and butter, turn after about 10 min. timing depends on how many breasts, size of , etc. If my breast are not even in size, I pound the big end so they are about the same thickness so even cooking, I use a thermometer and go to 160, they will continue to cook, reaching 165, while resting. You can do these on top of the stove too, just don't get your fire too hot and watch for they don't burn.
I make this at least once a week and the whole family loves it (their fav)! I changed it up a bit though. I use chicken tenderloins, put them in a baking dish, add salt, pepper and minced garlic then slather them with a lot of Mayo and sprinkle a layer of grated parmesan cheese. Bake in oven at 400 for 20 min. All the extra Mayo melts and makes a delicious sauce. Serve over white rice and add the extra sauce over top
Anyone tried cooking this using air fryer? If so, how long did you cook it?
@Maralea, I would love to know this as well. I cant use my oven and do most cooking with my air fryer.
Can you cook on stove top
I add sliced almonds, yum.
Try with crushed Lays classic chips or cheddar cheese chips for potato crusted chicken! It's Aweeeeesommmme!
Good with Kraft miracle whip too and panko crumbs.
I don't see where you show oven temp.
You can find all of that info in the recipe card. "Preheat oven to 450 degrees F." Hope that helps.
@Pamela Harrington,Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Combine Hellmann's or Best Food Real Mayonnaise with Parmesan cheese in medium bowl.
Arrange chicken on baking sheet.
Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.
Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Can I use chicken tenderloins instead of breasts? Cooking time?
This recipe is so good and I would like to know if I could use BONELESS PORKCHOPS instead of Chicken and how much longer to cook workshops because they take longer?
I have made my pork chops this way for over 50 years!! Soo good! I just slide my digital thermometer in sideways halfway till 150 degrees.
This recipe is our favorite. I add some shredded Italian cheese as well. I most recently tried baking this on the gas grill at about 400-450 degrees...indirect...in a pan...and it turned out FANTASTIC!! Beats heating up the kitchen during the summer 👍🏻
That sounds DELISH!!! What a fun idea to grill it! Brilliant for summer!
I make this at least once a week. It is so delicious! I had friends over last minute for dinner so I made this and all they could do is rave about how much they loved it! They now use this recipe too! I did add fresh cracked salt and pepper and garlic powder. I sprinkled panco bread crumbs on top instead of the italian bread crumbs then baked. The panco gives it a nice crunch.
This recipe looks amazing! Since it bakes in only 20 minutes, it would be perfect to try out during the week after the kids are home from school. I have not used Hellmann's mayo on chicken before, but this makes me want to give it a try!
Hi!
Can Miracle Whip be substituted for Hellmann's?
Thanks!
Only if you're from the Midwest!
🙂
great deals and that chicken looks so amazing! I want to try that tonight.
I make this all the time and love how juicy the meat turns out. It is a real keeper of a recipe!
I love the sound of this recipe, this is something I'd love for sure!
Gotta love an easy hit like that! I can't wait to try this!
It's definitely a versatile ingredient! Looks yummy!!!
I would absolutely love this. I'm definitely going to make this recipe!
This is such a great recipe. It has been awhile since i made it. I will have to make it this weekend.
YUM! My family eats a lot of chicken dishes! Going to have to add this to my weekly menu!
MY DAUGHTER IN LAW LOVED THIS CHICKEN PARM CRUSTED WHEN I INVITED HER AND MY SON FOR DINNER, SHE DOESN'T LIKE MAYO , SO WHEN I TOLD HER THE INGREDIENTS IN THE CHICKEN RECIPE SHE WAS SHOCKED AND SAID SHE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS COOK WITH MAYO? SHE IS NOW MAKING IT FOR HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANK YOU DAWN, WOULD LIKE TO TRY PORKCHOPS BUT DONT KNOW IF IT HAS TO COOK LONGER OR IT COULD BE MADE THE SAME WAY AS THE CHICKEN PARM, IF YOU CAN EMAIL AN ANSWER I WILL LOOK FOR IT [email protected]
This sounds so easy to make! Great for if you dont have a lot of time to cook.
This sounds so good! It's super easy- adding it to my menu next week! 🙂
I have made this before but not in a long time! Thanks for the reminder! Super easy to make!
I only use this mayo when baking chicken and it always turns out amazingly. I'll try your recipe next time!
I have made this recipe with pork chops instead of chicken. It was great.
Oh wow! Never would have thought to try pork chops with this! Sounds like it's worth a try! Thanks for sharing that!
Also works with fish, either fillers or whole. Just keep an eye on it in the oven.
This looks so good! The pasta sauce is a must in our home.
Oh this sounds amazing. I love using Hellmann's when cooking. It really does keep the chicken moist and delicious.
I have used Hellman's for making my foods more moist for years. I have not tried it on chicken with the bread crumbs. Yummy!
This looks beyond delish! I am going to have to try this recipe soon!
I have been wanting to try this recipe, it sounds amazing and yours looks beyond mouthwatering like for real! YUMMY!!!!
I love using Helmann's mayo with chicken breasts. It makes them SO juicy and tender. Yum!
For skinless chicken breasts, I think this is the way to go when baking them since you're removing all the fat and flavor. I've seen the commercials and wondered if it's any good and now that you've tried it, I'm convinced!
I love how easy this is to make. I bet it tastes awesome, too!