Parmesan Crusted Chicken: Hellmann’s Chicken Change-up

The Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up gives parents “easy recipes to turn every-night chicken into outrageously juicy mealtime favorites”.

From now until the end of April I’ll be sharing Hellmann’s® time-saving recipes, recipes for picky eaters and how to change-up the classics.

I grew up on Hellmann’s® mayonnaise. To this day it’s a staple in our house. My Mom won’t make her famous potato salad without it. People ask for her secret all the time. The secret is in the Hellmann’s®.

These quick and easy chicken breasts get their crunchy coating from Hellmann’s® mayonnaise, parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. For taking mere minutes to throw together the results are impressive. The inside stays juicy, tender and succulent, the coating crispy and flavorful. Everyone wanted to know how I was able to get them so crispy in the oven. The secret is in the Hellmann’s®.

So good this was I ended up making them twice in one week! The first time I used bone-in chicken with the skin on and the result was just like fried chicken. Super crispy and delectable. If you’re looking for an alternative to frying chicken this is the closest thing I’ve found.

The second time I used chicken cutlets. With barely 10 minutes of prep and a 12 minute cooking time they were on the table in record time. I turned the broiler on for the last-minute or two to help crisp them, with a short cooking time they need a little help. I turned the leftovers into chicken parmesan by briefly baking them with sauce and mozzarella on top, then broiling them to get the cheese bubbly and golden brown. Served over pasta, it was a delicious way to reinvent the leftovers.

These take all of 10 minutes to get in the oven and you can use regular, light or light canola cholesterol free Hellmann’s® with your choice of bone-in chicken, chicken breasts, chicken tenders or thin chicken cutlets. To save even more time you can mix the Hellmann’s® with the parmesan cheese ahead of time and store it in your refrigerator until you need it. Good food fast.

Are you stuck in a chicken rut? Short on time? Head over to the Hellmann’s® Facebook page and check out their fast and simple chicken recipes. While you’re there, you can watch a video of Celebrity Chef Tim Love talk about the challenges he faces in his own home to save time in the kitchen.

You can also enter their giveaway for a $5,000 grocery gift card!

From now until April 30, 2012, parents across the country can participate in the Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-up by trying one of the featured Hellmann’s® chicken recipes, sharing their recipe reviews and providing their own advice for managing dinnertime obstacles. After participating, consumers can enter into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a $5000 grocery store gift card and other daily prizes.[1]

[1] NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up is sponsored by Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 or older. Begins 12:00 PM ET on 03/01/12 & ends 11:59 AM ET on 04/30/12. For official rules, visit the ‘Chicken Change-Up’ tab on the Hellmann’s® Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hellmanns.

Hellmann’s® Mayonnaise and Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise are synonymous! Hellmann’s® is sold east of the Rockies and Best Foods® to the west.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Hellmann’s® product and additional incentives were provided to me. All opinions stated are my own.