Chicken Cutlet Mayonnaise Recipe

You only need 5 ingredients to make this Chicken Cutlet Mayonnaise Recipe for dinner tonight!

We all love mayonnaise for sandwiches, but what about spread on top of thin sliced chicken cutlets?

Let me show you how to make another one of our Chicken Cutlet Recipes that's ready in under 30 minutes!

Who knew spreading mayonnaise on top of chicken cutlets could result in the chicken turning out so tender and juicy? Chicken Cutlet Mayonnaise Recipe is full of flavor and ready in minutes!

Instead of adding traditional breadcrumbs like I use for my Breaded Italian Style Chicken Cutlets, I decided to use crushed Ritz Crackers mixed with Italian herb seasoning. The result was a crispy crust on top of perfectly cooked thin chicken cutlets.

Looking for more family favorite chicken recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Try my Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets No Breading, Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipes or my Chicken Cutlets with Gravy.

Table of Contents

• What Pairs Well with Chicken Cutlets?
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Directions
• Baking Instructions
• How to Know if Chicken is Cooked?
• Top Tip
• Before You Begin!
• Make it a Meal
• Storing and Freezing Tips
• Recipe FAQ's
• Love FAST Chicken Recipes for Dinner?
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What Pairs Well with Chicken Cutlets?

A side salad would be great with this recipe. If it's summertime and you have access to fresh tomatoes, I would definitely serve my Fresh Tomato Salad.

Make sure you look through all my favorites on what to serve with this easy recipe here in my Side Dishes for Chicken Cutlets.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

Digital Instant Read Meat ThermometerMore InformationMeat Tenderizer, Heavy Duty Hammer MalletMore InformationReynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets, Pre-CutMore Informationeasuring Cups and Spoons SetMore InformationThe Pioneer Woman Baking Dish SpringMore Information

 

Main Ingredients Needed

Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!

• Chicken Cutlets - try to make sure the chicken cutlets are very similar in size so the chicken cooks evenly.
• Mayonnaise - you could substitute non-fat Greek yogurt.
• Ritz Crackers - the secret behind this recipe is using buttery Ritz crackers and not bread crumbs.
• Parmesan Cheese - freshly grated is always best.
• Italian Seasoning - I am not a huge fan of Italian seasoning! But it works in this recipe.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: The first step in making this recipe is to make the chicken cutlets thin. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a cutting board that's been lined with parchment paper.

Step 2: Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken breast down the side lengthwise cutting all the way through until you have thin chicken cutlets. You can see I started with two chicken breasts and now I have four thin chicken cutlets.

Step 3: Cover the chicken with a piece of waxed paper and using the back of a mallet, pound them to about ¼ inch thin.

Step 4: Pounding the chicken cutlets thin does not "tenderize" the meat. It just helps ensure that the chicken cutlets are all the same thickness so they cook evenly.

Step 5: Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.

Step 6: Place the chicken cutlets in a baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.

Step 7: Spread the mayonnaise mixture on top of each chicken cutlet.

Step 8: Place the Ritz crackers in a plastic Ziplock bag and using a rolling pin, crush the crackers. Sprinkle the crushed crackers on top of each chicken cutlet

Baking Instructions

Step 9: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated 385 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for another 5 to 8 minutes.

How to Know if Chicken is Cooked?

Step 10: After 20 minutes of cooking, check the internal temperature of the chicken using a meat thermometer. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Make it a Meal

This recipe is great served with a salad on the side. Try my homemade Italian Salad Dressing recipe! You can also use roasted potatoes and steamed green beans.

Storing and Freezing Tips

Refrigerator: Chicken that has been cooked can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to four days. For best results, store the chicken in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.

Freezing: Cooked chicken can also be frozen for up to four months.

Recipe FAQ's

What's the difference between a chicken breast and a chicken cutlet?

Chicken breast is the whole chicken breast with either the bones or without the bones. A cutlet is a thin slice of the breast like we used for this recipe.

What's the difference between chicken breasts and chicken tenders?

Chicken tenders are twice as small as chicken breasts. They are also narrow and slim.

How much does 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers equal in crumbs?

One sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers should yield about 1 ½ cups of crumbs.

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