Description
Chicken Milanese whips up faster than your favorite TV show episode, bringing classic Italian flavor straight to your dinner table. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets emerge golden and delicious, ready to make weeknight meals totally delightful.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), creating the perfect roasting environment for tender chicken.
- Arrange 4 boneless chicken breasts in a clean baking dish, ensuring they’re not overlapping.
- Generously drench the chicken with 1 full cup of Italian dressing, coating each breast completely to infuse maximum flavor.
- Shower the saturated chicken with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to create a savory, golden crust.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken into the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, watching carefully until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the baking dish and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F with a meat thermometer for safe cooking.
- Swap Italian dressing for homemade vinaigrette to control sodium and customize flavor profile.
- Choose thin-cut chicken breasts for faster, more even cooking and tender results.
- Use Greek yogurt-based dressing for a lower-fat version that keeps the chicken equally moist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg