You’ve never tasted oven-baked chicken breast quite like this! It’s irresistibly crunchy, perfectly crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. This simple, must-try recipe requires just a few ingredients, making it one of the easiest and most delicious chicken breast dishes you’ll ever make.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional, but adds great flavor)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use a spatula to evenly coat the chicken breasts with a thin layer of mayonnaise on all sides.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Dredge the mayonnaise-coated chicken in the panko mixture, pressing it gently to stick.
- Lightly spray a baking pan with cooking spray and place the coated chicken in the pan. Lightly spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Serve and enjoy!