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Cajun Mayo Baked Chicken

Chicken breasts coated in a spiced mayo crust and baked until golden and juicy inside. Takes 25 minutes start to finish with zero fuss.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
36g
Cajun Mayo Baked Chicken
comfortsimplecajunchickenjuicycrispyweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. Step 2

    Mix cajun seasoning and mayo in a bowl until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then spread mayo mix evenly over both sides.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange chicken on the prepared sheet and bake until internal temp hits 165°F, about 18 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Let rest 2 minutes, then serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • foil
  • small bowl
  • paper towels
  • instant-read thermometer

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