The Secret Technique for the Juiciest Chicken Cutlets

I know the idea of smearing mayonnaise on raw chicken might make some of you excited and others a little queasy, but hear me out: it works. Mayo is an emulsion of fat, water, and egg protein, which means it sticks to the meat, helps it brown faster, and keeps it juicy, all without leaving behind any “mayo” flavor. Mix it with anything — barbecue sauce, curry paste, chimichurri — and it won’t just cling better, it’ll cook better. With chicken cutlets, this trick is a game-changer: they cook through in minutes, but thanks to that mayo coating, you still get a golden, flavorful crust every time.