Monterey Jack Unfried Chicken

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    24 mins

  • Servings

    6 Servings

  • Calories

    396 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Monterey Jack Unfried Chicken

Dig in to this incredible baked chicken with a super-crunchy outer coating and juicy interior. Monterey Jack cheese in the coating adds cheesy flavor while Ranch seasoning takes it over the top. Spoon some Pico de Gallo over the top for the perfect complement!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into thin cutlets (about 6)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • 4 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F.
  2. Season chicken cutlets on each side with salt and pepper. Then lay them flat on a baking sheet. Spread a very thin coating of mayonnaise on the top side of each chicken breast.
  3. In a medium bowl, melt the butter. Mix in the panko bread crumbs and ranch seasoning and stir until combined. Then stir in the monterey jack cheese.
  4. Spoon the panko topping over each chicken breast to cover the top of the chicken.
  5. Bake on the top rack for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, 165˚F internal temp.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and top with a scoop of pico de gallo. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitutions:
  • How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
  • How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions. 
  • This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions. 
  • Chicken: Substitute chicken tenders (reduce the cooking time to account for smaller pieces of chicken).
  • Panko breadcrumbs: Swap in gluten-free Panko for GF chicken.
  • Monterey Jack cheese: Cheddar or Parmesan are both good substitutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken cutlet Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 1077mg (45%) Potassium 597mg (17%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 546IU (11%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 169mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken cutlet
Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 1077mg 45%
Potassium 597mg 13%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 546IU 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 169mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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