Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Mayo Parmesan Chicken takes minutes to prep and then toss in the oven to bake. Chicken covered in mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and more all topped with breadcrumbs. 

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

This is one of my favorite easy meal ideas. You don’t need much to make the chicken, and you can tackle other things while the chicken bakes. 

Make sure to check out this marinated chicken breast, or Dorito Chicken Casserome! 

This Mayo Parmesan Chicken Is…

  • Oven baked
  • Juicy and flavorful 
  • Easy prep
  • Kid friendly 
  • Budget Friendly

How to Make Mayo Parmesan Chicken

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Full steps on how to make this Parmesan chicken. The full measurements and guys are at the bottom of the post. 

  1. Preheat the oven and grease a baking dish and set aside. 
  2. Next you will place the chicken thighs and hot sauce in the pan. 
  3. Mix up the Mayo sauce with spices and spread over chicken. 
  4. Top with breadcrumbs and bake. 
  5. Once chicken is done let rest 5 minutes then serve it up. 

Helpful Tips for Parmesan Chicken

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Thickness of Chicken 

If your chicken is pretty thick you can always place it between two layers of plastic wrap and pound on it to thin it out a bit. This will help for a quicker cook. 

Meat Thermometer 

I do recommend investing in a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your meat. You want the internal temperature to be 165 degrees F for fully cooked chicken. Make sure to not touch the bone or it will give a higher reading. 

Variations to Mayo Chicken Recipe

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Pork Rind Topping 

Instead of a keto bread crumb made with keto bread you can also buy pork rinds. You can crush pork rinds up or buy them pre-crushed.

No Topping 

Skip the bread crumb topping and just do the mayonnaise and parmesan cheese mixture. It will still bake up nicely and create a golden brown color. 

Seasoning 

Feel free to season your chicken as you would like with your favorite seasonings. Or just do a simple salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 

Mayo Parmesan Chicken FAQs

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

How to store leftover chicken? 

You will want to store any chicken you don't eat in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Just reheat in the microwave for a quick heat. Or opt to warm it up in the oven. If you do warm in the oven, cover with foil to prevent the chicken from drying out. 

Can I use bone-in chicken? 

You can use bone-in chicken or boneless chicken for this recipe. The biggest thing is to cook according to the chicken. Make sure it gets fully cooked. 

Can you use mayo as a binder for chicken?

So the mayo can create a binder or barrier for the chicken. The mayo creates a layer over the chicken to help keep your chicken juicy. 

Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Mayo Parmesan Chicken

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This Mayo Parmesan Chicken makes for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love! Tender chicken thighs are tossed in a creamy, cheesy sauce and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Yum!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Main dishes

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x

  • 4-6 pcs chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cup Panko breadcrumbs

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425F

  • Place the chicken thighs in a 8” x 8” casserole dish and cover with the hot sauce. Set aside.

    Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Parmesan and garlic powder.

    Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

  • Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken

    Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

  • Then top with the breadcrumbs.

    Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until an inserted meat thermometer reads 165F. The top should be golden brown.

    Baked chicken thighs with mayo and bread crumbs

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 766mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg

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Is it better to bake chicken thighs at 350 or 400?

Baking chicken thighs at 400 degrees Fahrenheit will ensure that they are cooked through while also keeping them juicy and moist. This is the ideal temperature for baking chicken thighs, as cooking them at a higher temperature will make them dry out.

Why put mayo on chicken?

Coating the chicken breast in mayonnaise before breading and baking helps lock in the moisture. As the chicken cooks some on its natural juices will release allowing the flavor, fat and moisture from the mayonnaise to seep into the chicken leaving you with a juicy, golden chicken breast.

How do you keep chicken thighs from drying out in the oven?

Recipe Tips Rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken, both on top of the skin and under the skin. You want the tasty rub to be all over the chicken for the best flavor. Bake the chicken at a high temperature (400° F). This seals in moisture, giving you juicier chicken.

How long does it take to fully cook chicken thighs in the oven?

The USDA guidelines lists approximate cooking times of 40 to 50 minutes for 4-to-8-ounce chicken thighs roasted at 350 degrees. In our basic meal prep boneless chicken thighs recipe, they take about 25 to 30 minutes baked at 425 degrees F.