After ranch dressing serves as marinade, chicken is dipped in herbed parmesan bread coating and baked for a top-notch effort.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
- 1/2 cup ranch-style salad dressing
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARATION:
Marinate the chicken in the ranch dressing overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, sage and salt and mix well. Coat the marinated breasts in the breading mixture and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then REDUCE HEAT to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 30 minutes or until done and juices run clear.
Note:The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.