Description
Discover the ultimate weeknight dinner with this Melt In Your Mouth Caesar Chicken! Tender, succulent chicken infused with garlicky, Parmesan-rich Caesar flavor makes for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- High-Quality Creamy Caesar Dressing
- Full-Fat Mayonnaise
- Fresh Garlic, minced
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Panko Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Place each boneless, skinless chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or in a large zip-top bag. Using a meat mallet or the flat side of a heavy pan, pound the chicken until it's about ½ inch thick.
- Pat Dry: Gently pat the pounded chicken dry with paper towels.
- Whisk Together the Creamy Caesar Coating: In a medium bowl, combine your high-quality Caesar dressing, full-fat mayonnaise, minced fresh garlic, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the mixture and adjust garlic or lemon juice to your preference.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each pounded chicken breast into the creamy Caesar mixture, ensuring it's thoroughly coated.
- Add a Crispy Layer: If using panko breadcrumbs, gently press each coated chicken breast into the breadcrumbs.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Arrange Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake Covered (Initial Cook): Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered (To Brown): Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing or serving.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and tenderness. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and consider adding lemon zest for extra brightness.