Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Absolutely. In fact, I often prefer thighs for their juiciness and flavor. Just adjust the cook time, thighs typically take a bit longer. I recommend using a thermometer to make sure they reach 165°F internally.

How do I keep the onions from burning?

If your oven runs hot or your onions are very thin, cover the chicken loosely with foil for the first 10–15 minutes. Then uncover to crisp. You want the top golden, not charred.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes. You can prep everything in advance, mix the topping, coat the chicken, and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Just let it sit out for 15 minutes before going into the oven.

What can I substitute for crispy onions?

If you’re out of crispy onions, try panko breadcrumbs tossed with olive oil and garlic powder. You won’t get quite the same flavor, but the crunch holds up well. Or go full DIY and fry thin shallots until golden.

Onion Crunch Chicken Hellofresh Recipe with Just 5 Simple Ingredients

Name: Onion Crunch Chicken HelloFresh Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 3/4 cup crispy fried onions, crushed; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: garlic powder or paprika

Description

This crispy onion crunch chicken HelloFresh recipe uses pantry staples and bakes in just 30 minutes. Dijon, mayo, and crispy onions make it a juicy, flavorful dinner everyone will love.

Ingredients

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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp mayonnaise

2 tsp Dijon mustard

3/4 cup crispy fried onions, crushed

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: garlic powder or paprika

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.

2. Flatten chicken breasts to even thickness.

3. Mix mayo and Dijon in a bowl.

4. Crush crispy onions in a zip-top bag.

5. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional spices.

6. Spread Dijon-mayo mixture over top of each piece.

7. Press crushed onions onto the coated side of each breast.

8. Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.

Notes

Use chicken thighs if preferred, just increase bake time by 5 minutes.

Greek yogurt can be used instead of mayo.

Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep the topping crisp.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 410
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 540mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 95mg