Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
764 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe
Description
This Baked Caesar Chicken Recipe starts by tenderizing and cutting boneless, skinless chicken breasts into manageable pieces to ensure even cooking and coating. The pieces marinate in creamy Caesar dressing for at least two hours to infuse flavor and moisture. The chicken is then coated in a seasoned mixture of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, which crisps up during baking.
Baking occurs on a wire rack over a pan to promote even heat circulation and crispness. The chicken is baked until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached, ensuring it is cooked but still juicy. Optional broiling briefly browns the tops for added texture.
Serving with lemon wedges adds a fresh acidic element that complements the creamy, savory crust. This method produces a convenient oven-baked take on Caesar-coated chicken that marries creamy and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
- 2-3 large boneless , skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups caesar dressing creamy, garlic
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , finely shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- lemon for serving and optional, fresh, wedges
Instructions
- Place one chicken breast at a time in a large plastic bag or under plastic wrap, tenderize the chicken to equal thickness, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Cut each piece into 2-3 pieces to make it more manageable.
- Place the tenderized pieces into a large plastic bag or bowl and toss with the cesar dressing to coat. Cover and chill for 2-24 hours.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the wire rack with cooking spray.
- In a dredging bowl or shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt.
- Remove each piece of chicken from the bag, tapping off any dripping liquid, but leaving anything creamy that stuck to the meat, and place directly into the bread crumb mixture.
- Remove and place onto the wire rack. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minute or until an instant thermometer reads 160°F. If you want them to be lightly browned, turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges or desired sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2224mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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