Italian Dressing Chicken (Baked Chicken With Italian Dressing)

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.

• 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.

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

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 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.

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.