Golden Mayonnaise-Baked Chicken Thighs
A foolproof recipe that delivers incredibly juicy chicken thighs with a gorgeous caramelized crust. The mayonnaise coating locks in all the moisture while creating an irresistible golden finish that the whole family will request again and again.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) skinless chicken thighs
- 150 g (⅔ cup) mayonnaise
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste
- Salt, black pepper, and your favorite herbs to taste
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Directions
- 1
Pour boiling water over the cleaned chicken thighs and let them rest until the water cools completely, then drain and pat thoroughly dry.
- 2
Season the chicken generously with minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and your chosen herbs, rubbing the mixture well into the meat.
- 3
Drizzle olive oil over the bottom of a baking dish and arrange the seasoned thighs in a single layer without overlapping.
- 4
Using a spoon or spatula, spread a generous layer of mayonnaise over each thigh, covering the entire surface as though buttering a slice of bread.
- 5
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 350 °F (180 °C) for 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove the foil and continue baking until the chicken is beautifully golden and cooked through.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth, stir a teaspoon of Dijon mustard into the mayonnaise before spreading. You can also marinate the seasoned chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour before coating for even more flavor.
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