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Honey Pesto Italian Dressing Baked Chicken

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Honey Pesto Italian Dressing Baked Chicken fills your kitchen with the sweet aroma of honey and the bright, herbal punch of fresh basil. This honey pesto chicken turns beautifully golden as the marinade caramelizes in the hot oven.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Add the Italian dressing to a bowl.
  3. Add the basil pesto, honey, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
  4. Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and evenly combined.
  5. Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking tray.
  6. Pour the honey-pesto dressing over the chicken, coating the pieces evenly.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the edges are golden and caramelized.
  8. Let the chicken rest briefly, then slice it.
  9. Sprinkle with Parmesan and finish with fresh basil leaves.
  10. Serve warm with the remaining glossy pesto-honey juices from the tray.

Notes

  • Let the chicken sit at room temperature for ten minutes before baking so it cooks evenly.
  • Use a whisk to emulsify the honey and oil into the pesto for a smooth coating.
  • Spoon the leftover tray juices over the chicken just before serving.
  • Do not slice immediately after baking; let rest for five minutes to retain juices.
  • Avoid overcrowding the tray to ensure proper roasting rather than steaming.

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