Mayo Marinated Chicken – Super Juicy
Our mayo-marinated chicken is super juicy and sooo delicious! This simple chicken recipe is just what you need on a busy weeknight when everyone’s hungry, and you want to get a family dinner on the table fast.
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Mayo Marinated Chicken – Perfect Family Dinner
I’ve made this mayo-marinated chicken countless times, and my family absolutely loves it. The chicken is marinated in mayo-mustard mix and is baked to perfection, juicy inside and so deliciously crispy outside. This is, in my opinion, the best mayo marinade for chicken! There are only 5 ingredients you will need to make it. Let’s see what you’ll need.
📝 Recipe Ingredients And Substitutions
- Chicken: I used chicken thighs to make this mayo-marinated chicken, but any chicken cut will work. You can use chicken breasts, drumsticks, or even chicken wings.
- Mayonnaise: When choosing mayonnaise, make sure to get the best quality you can find. A good mayonnaise is made with egg yolks and olive oil or sunflower oil.
- Dijon Mustard: Dijon mustard is my choice for this recipe but I think any mustard will work.
- Garlic: Use as much or as little garlic as you like, but do not substitute it with garlic powder.
👩🍳 How To Marinate Chicken in Mayonnaise
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt.
Step 2: Add the chicken thighs or your preferred chicken cut. Using your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the mayo marinade, ensuring every piece is evenly covered.
Step 3: Cover the bowl with an airtight lid and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Step 4: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the marinated chicken on a rack set over a baking tray, as shown in the photo
Step 5: Bake for about 40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
☀️ Top Tips
- If you’re not sure if the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer. The chicken is perfectly cooked when the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165°F (75°C)
🍴 What To Serve With Mayo Marinated Chicken
The side dishes you can serve with these baked chicken thighs are endless. My kids love it served with butter rice and a quick rocket salad with pears. But you can also serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Here are a couple of other side dish recipes for you to try:
- Spiced Rice and lentils (Mejadra)
- Green Salad With Honey Lemon Dressing
- Easy Roasted Bell Pepper Salad
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! If you don’t have Dijon mustard on hand, you can use yellow mustard, spicy brown mustard, or even whole grain mustard as alternatives. Each type will bring a slightly different flavor to the marinade, so feel free to choose the one that best suits your taste.
You can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade to bring some heat and flavor. Adjust to your heat preference!
🍗 More Baked Chicken Recipes You Will Love
- Marinated Oven-Baked Chicken Skewers Recipe
- Garlic Butter Chicken Wings – Oven Baked
- The Best Baked Thin Chicken Breasts
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Thank you! Elena
Mayo Marinated Chicken – Super Juicy
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add chicken thighs (or your preferred chicken cut) to the bowl. Using your hands, thoroughly coat each piece with the marinade, ensuring all sides are evenly covered.6 chicken thighs
- Cover the bowl with an airtight lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place a wire rack over a baking tray lined with parchment paper or foil. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on the rack, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and crispy on the outside and fully cooked through. If needed, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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