Roasted Spicy Mayonnaise Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 lemons, zest finely grated
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
Pinch cayenne pepper
4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, paprika, celery seeds, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Season the chicken with additional salt and pepper, to taste

Step 3

Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Slather the mayonnaise mixture over the chicken. Bake until the juices run clear when the chicken is pricked with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve hot.