Honey Italian Dressing Chicken with Parmesan Crust
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Weeknight dinner featuring sweet honey Italian dressing glaze over juicy chicken with a crunchy Parmesan panko crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and honey until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and lightly coat them with olive oil.
- Brush each chicken breast generously with the honey Italian dressing.
- Press the Parmesan-panko mixture firmly onto each piece of chicken, making sure the crust adheres well.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the Parmesan crust is deeply golden and crisp.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately while the Parmesan crust is crispy and the chicken is juicy.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure crisping.
- Press panko mixture firmly so it adheres before baking.
- Let chicken rest after baking so juices settle.
- Broil 1 minute after baking for extra color if desired.
- Reheat leftovers in hot oven to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380