What’s magic about this chicken? Is it that it’s crunchier than any baked chicken you’ve ever had before? Is it that it requires fewer than 10 ingredients? Or that it takes under an hour start to finish? Actually, the answer is all of the above.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 450°F. Whisk egg yolk, 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp. mustard, 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton salt, and several cranks of black pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice breast into ½"-thick cutlets (if you end up with smaller breasts, you may not need to slice them). Place in bowl and turn with tongs to evenly coat. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add a pinch of panko. If tiny bubbles appear instantly, you’re good to go. Add remaining panko and cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let panko cool in pan about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Set chicken next to panko and place a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet nearby. Using tongs, place a piece of chicken in panko and pat all over with panko, pressing firmly to adhere. Lightly shake off excess and place chicken on rack. Repeat with remaining chicken, spacing evenly apart on rack. Discard any remaining panko.
Step 4
Bake chicken until cooked through and breadcrumbs are deep golden brown, 10–15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 5
Stir honey, cayenne, and remaining ¼ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup mustard in a small bowl; season with black pepper. Add chives to sauce.
Step 6
Serve chicken with sauce alongside for dipping.
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Reviews (23)
Back to TopAmazing!!!!! I cannot believe how delicious this was!!!!
Anonymous
Cresskill, NJ
2/14/2023
Major crowd pleaser for some super particular eaters!
Anonymous
Brooklyn, NY
3/16/2023
Made as directed. Served with kale Caesar salad. A truly excellent meal. 10/10 will make again.
Anonymous
Brooklyn NY
3/25/2023
Made this recipe as written. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I would definitely made again but will probably follow other recommendations and try using less oil.
Anonymous
Argos. IN
1/22/2024
Delish! Made exactly as written, though w/ 2 lb. Chicken, and adjusted everything (except the egg yolk) accordingly. Super tender. My fam loved. I definitely recommend!
A cook from the ‘Brook
Old Saybrook, CT
3/14/2024
I love this.
CherylsWorld
Lincoln Park, Michigan
7/7/2019
This is a new favorite at my house! The chicken comes out moist and tender, and the sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Delia137
Seattle, WA
9/23/2019