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    PUBLISHED: Aug 12, 2020 · UPDATED: Aug 21, 2020 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Mayonnaise Chicken

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    Succulent rich garlicky herby chicken marinated with an insanely good mayonnaise marinade. You'll want to put this Mayonnaise Chicken on your weekly dinner rotation. So good!

    Grilled chicken thighs on a platter

    Hey guys, welcome to the chicken fest! We eat a lot of chicken in my home so for my next recipe posts, I will share with you some of our favorite chicken recipes that will quickly become your favorites too!

    I'm kicking it off with this Mayonnaise Chicken recipe. Yes, you read that right: MAYONNAISE CHICKEN. It is everything, you guys.

    5 chicken thighs on a platter

    Mayonnaise chicken is chicken marinated with mayonnaise and other spices and herbs. The mayonnaise adds a nice layer of flavor and richness to the chicken but you can't taste the mayo. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​

    My daughter who doesn't like mayonnaise LOVES this mayonnaise chicken so even non-mayo lovers will fall in love.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    The mayonnaise just gives the chicken that little extra something without being over-powering.

    Mayonnaise Chicken Marinade

    Mayonnaise chicken marinade is made up of mayonnaise, chicken bouillon powder (substitute with seasoning cubes), salt, white pepper, garlic, ginger, thyme, basil, and onion.

    Herbs, dried spices and mayonnaise on a plate

    This combination of spices and herbs helps balance out the richness of the mayonnaise.

    Why Mayonnaise Chicken?

    For something different. I cook a ton of chicken so I always like to spice things up so it doesn't feel like we are eating the same old same old chicken all the time.

    And this Mayonnaise Chicken is truly special. One of those recipes that you have to experience to understand. And you'll want to make this over and over again.

    Best Chicken Part for Mayonnaise Chicken

    Chicken thighs are great because they contain just the right amount of fat that makes the chicken super tasty. It is hard to ruin them. But you could also apply the mayonnaise chicken marinade on chicken drumsticks, chicken breasts, chicken quarters or even a whole chicken.

    Note that the cooking times will change significantly though if you use a whole chicken - it will need to cook for a couple of hours. For the other chicken parts, they should cook for about the same amount of time as this recipe, which is 40 minutes with the oven set to broil.

    A good rule is to make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 Degrees Celsius).

    How to Make Mayonnaise Chicken

    In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, chicken bouillon powder, and white pepper. Mix everything together.

    Raw chicken thighs in bowl

    Rub the mayonnaise mixture all over the chicken being able to get to every nook and cranny of the chicken. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for 8 hours or cook immediately.

    Place the chicken on a greased baking sheet and grill on broil for about 40 minutes.

    Mayonnaise Chicken on baking sheet

    Important Tips to Note About Mayonnaise Chicken

    If your chicken is significantly bigger than 4 pounds (maybe close to five pounds) then add a big pinch of salt to the salt the recipe calls for. This will help ensure that the chicken is properly seasoned.

    I recommend that you set your oven to broil instead of bake. Setting the oven to broil cooks the chicken at a higher heat and roasts the chicken instead of baking it. This makes the chicken taste like it was grilled on the grill outside.

    What to Serve With Mayonnaise Chicken

    Mayonnaise Chicken goes great with starchy sides or vegetables. So serve it with your favorite side dishes whether that is rice, potatoes, salad or plantains.

    Mayonnaise Chicken and Rice on a plate

    That's it, friends. Hope this inspires you to make some awesome Mayonnaise Chicken. If you try the recipe please let me know and also feel free to leave a review below!

    Grilled chicken thighs on a platter

    Mayonnaise Chicken

    Succulent rich garlicky herby chicken marinated with an insanely good mayonnaise marinade. You'll want to put this Mayonnaise Chicken on your weekly dinner rotation. So good!
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Precious

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper

    Instructions

    • Rinse chicken then pat dry with paper towels.
    • In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, onion powder, and chicken bouillon powder.
    • Rub the mayonnaise mixture all over the chicken ensuring it gets to every nook and cranny of the chicken. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge up to overnight or place in the oven to cook immediately.
    • Set the oven to broil. Place the chicken on a large greased baking sheet - skin side down.
    • Broil for 30 minutes, take out the baking sheet and flip the chicken to be skin side up. Broil for another 10 minutes.
    • Serve warm with your favorite side dish.

    Notes

    1. If your chicken is significantly bigger than 4 pounds (maybe close to five pounds) then add a pinch of salt to the salt the recipe calls for. This will help ensure that the chicken is properly seasoned.
    2. I recommend that you set your oven to broil instead of bake. Setting the oven to broil cooks the chicken at a higher heat and roasts the chicken instead of baking it. This makes the chicken taste like it was grilled on the grill outside.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Precious

    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    Comments

    1. Sirri says

      August 27, 2019 at 5:30 am

      Looks absolutely yummy. Can't wait to try it out!!!

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      • Precious says

        August 29, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        Hope you enjoy, sis!

        Reply
    2. Colette says

      September 18, 2019 at 9:38 am

      Ohlalalalala!, Precious! I tried it and it was so so mouth watering! Will do it again and again
      Thanks so much

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 25, 2019 at 9:56 am

        You are most welcome, Colette! Thank you so much for the feedback!

        Reply
    3. Heidi Maria says

      August 25, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      40 minutes of broiling sounds like a lot?

      Reply
    4. Jennifer says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:19 am

      Look forward to try it. It's amazing.thanks.

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      • Precious says

        November 16, 2021 at 10:29 am

        You're welcome, Jennifer.

        Reply

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