Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing is a flavorful chicken dish that's perfect for any meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

26 min

Ready In

36 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup ranch dressing
Tabasco sauce , to taste ( optional )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , finely grated
1/4 cup romano cheese , finely grated
3/4 cup coarse Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup coarse plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes ( dehydrated )
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil , roughly chopped
1 pinch paprika
2 tablespoons lemon zest
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste ( optional )
1/4 cup manzetta green olives
4 teaspoons olive juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
595
Sugar
3g
Fat
39g
If you're looking for a new chicken recipe to add to your repertoire, look no further than this Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing. This dish is perfect for any meal, whether you're cooking for your family or entertaining guests. The combination of crispy and flavorful crust and juicy and tender chicken is a winning combination that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you serve it with a side of veggies or a salad, this chicken dish is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
2.In a shallow dish, mix together ranch dressing and Tabasco sauce (if using).
3.In another shallow dish, mix together parmesan cheese, romano cheese, breadcrumbs, onion flakes, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, paprika, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).
4.Dip chicken breasts into the ranch dressing mixture, making sure they are coated well. Then roll the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, patting it down to make sure the mixture sticks to the chicken.
5.Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon any remaining ranch dressing mixture over the chicken breasts.
6.Bake for 23-26 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is browned and crispy.

PROS

This chicken dish is easy to make with simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.

The combination of parmesan and romano cheese, herbs, and lemon zest creates a flavorful and zesty crust that’s perfect for chicken.

You can adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding more or less Tabasco sauce and red pepper flakes.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those who are watching their calorie and fat intake as it contains ranch dressing, cheese, and breadcrumbs.

If you are sensitive to spicy food, you may want to skip or reduce the amount of Tabasco sauce and red pepper flakes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein, which is important for muscle growth and repair.
Parmesan and romano cheese are high in calcium and protein, which can help strengthen bones and muscles.
The herbs and lemon zest in this recipe are rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.

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