This Juicy oven baked Italian dressing chicken breast is tender, juicy, and super easy to make. If you have ever wondered if your favorite Italian dressing would work with chicken then the answer is yes.
This is an easy chicken breast recipe, you will keep going back to every time. The chicken is perfectly infused with that 5 minutes marinade and it comes out tender, juicy and delicious. Let me show you how to make it real quick.
Oven baked Itailan dressing chicken breast recipe
This baked chicken breast with Italian dressing is both tender and full-flavored. I used skinless and boneless chicken breasts that are marinated in a simple homemade Italian dressing marinade and then baked in the oven until they are tender and juicy. It is a straightforward and easy recipe.
This recipe is so versatile and would work with any cut of chicken but I personally like to use chicken breast, tenderloin, or cutlets for it.
I believe this cut of chicken without the skin absorbs the flavors of the marinade beautifully and it yields tender and juicy results all the time.
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Why you will love this recipe
- No complicated steps: It is simple and straightforward, make the marinade, pour it over the chicken, leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes then proceed to bake it in the oven until juicy, tender and caramelized.
- Versatile: you can serve this baked chicken however you like. It can be served with salads, pasta, rice, quinoa, as a sandwich filling, and many more. You can this chicken in various ways, it can be grilled or cook this chicken on the stovetop.
- One of the best homemade chicken breasts marinades that is guaranteed to infuse your chicken with flavor. The marinade is super easy to put together and more importantly yields one of the best chicken marinades you can ever use.
- Healthy: This is a healthy oven baked chicken recipe that is low in calories, fat, and carbs and it is also gluten-free.
What you will need
To make this juicy and tender chicken oven baked chicken breast, you will need the following ingredients.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic
- Italian dressing marinade: see below for the list of ingredients used
Homemade Italian dressing Ingredients
To make this amazing 8 ingredients chicken breast marinade you will need the following ingredients
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Parmesan cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Onion powder
- Sugar
- Italian seasoning
- Lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to make Italian dressing chicken
Step 1: Make the marinade
To a small bowl or an airtight jar, add olive oil, red vine vinegar, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, onion powder, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Step 2: Marinate the chicken
Prep the chicken by removing any unwanted fat from it then transfer it to a Ziploc bag or a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, add chopped garlic then pour the Italian dressing over the chicken. Seal the Ziploc bag and proceed to massage the chicken with your hands until it is evenly coated in the marinade. Alternatively, you can pour the marinade all over the chicken in the bowl and using a wooden spoon or spatula stir until everything is evenly coated.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 12 hours in the fridge. If you would be marinating for just 30 minutes then it is ok to place it on the countertop provided the chicken has not been out of the fridge for up to 2 hours.
Step 3: Preheat oven
Now preheat the oven to 400F/200C then prepare the oven-safe baking dish or line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 4: Bake the Italian dressing chicken
Once you are ready to cook the chicken, transfer it to the prepared baking dish or tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C.
Step 5: Rest the chicken then serve
Remove the cooked chicken breast from the baking dish or tray and transfer to a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it. That way, the juices will redistribute within the chicken for a juicy and tender result. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.
How to store
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up 4 days in an airtight container. Leftover chicken can also be served cold with salad or sandwich filling.
You reheat the chicken in the microwave, or fryer until warm through to your liking.
What to serve it with
There are so many ways to serve this dish, it is that versatile, here are a few options you will love
Ricotta mashed potatoes or Boursin mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option
Christmas rice you can serve any time of the year
How long to cook chicken breast in oven at 400
How long to cook chicken breast in the oven at 400F varies depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Generally large chicken breast may take an average of 20-25 m minutes to bake at 400F.
However, a smaller or medium-sized chicken breast may take up to 15-20 minutes to cook in the oven or until it registers an optimal internal temperature of 165F/74C is registered.
It is highly recommended to use a meat thermometer for accuracy when baking chicken and other meats in the oven to prevent overcooking.
Tips
- To prevent overcooking, always test the internal temperature of the chicken at least 5 minutes before the cooking time specified for accuracy.
- Pound the chicken with a meat mallet to make even sizes and that will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent the smaller ones from drying out.
- Let the marinade do its work by marinating your chicken for at least 30 minutes up to 12 hours in the fridge for a delicious Italian dressing flavor.
- For an even juicier result, you can baste the chicken once while baking with some of the resting juice from the baking dish.
- Do not reuse any remaining marinade that was used to marinate the chicken, discard it immediately after removing the chicken from it.
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Italian Dressing Chicken (Baked Chicken With Italian Dressing)
Equipment
- oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
- ⅓ cup Italian dressing marinade
Italian dressing marinade ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard sub with whole grain mustard
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated off a block
- ½ Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the marinade
- To a small bowl or an airtight jar, add olive oil, red vine vinegar, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese, onion powder, lemon juice, sugar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and mix to combine.Measure out ⅓ cup and keep the remaining in the fridge to use on a salad or other ways you desire.½ cup olive oil, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard sub with whole grain mustard, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated off a block, ½ Tablespoon onion powder, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, Salt & black pepper to taste, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Marinate the chicken
- Prep the chicken by removing any unwanted fat from it then transfer it to a Ziploc bag or a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, add chopped garlic then pour the Italian dressing over the chicken. Seal the Ziploc bag and proceed to massage the chicken with your hands until it is evenly coated in the marinade. Alternatively, you can pour the marinade all over the chicken in the bowl and using a wooden spoon or spatula stir until everything is evenly coated.4 boneless skinless chicken breast, Salt and black pepper to taste, ⅓ cup Italian dressing marinade, 1 Tablespoon garlic chopped
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 12 hours in the fridge. If you would be marinating for just 30 minutes then it is ok to place it on the countertop provided the chicken has not been out of the fridge for up to 2 hours.
Cook the chicken
- Now preheat the oven to 400F/200C then prepare the oven-safe baking dish or line a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Once you are ready to cook the chicken, transfer it to the prepared baking dish or tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 165F/74C.
- Remove the cooked chicken breast from the baking dish or tray and transfer unto a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing it. That way, the juices will redistribute within the chicken for a juicy and tender result. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy.
Notes
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up 4 days in an airtight container. Leftover chicken can also be served cold with salad or sandwich filling. You reheat the chicken in the microwave, or fryer until warm through to your liking.
Nutrition
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And there you have it, a simple and delicious boneless skinless chicken breast dinner recipe you can make at home in 30 minutes. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 star and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram and save it away to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox
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