Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing

Name: Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¾ cup ranch dressing; Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional); ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated; ¼ cup romano cheese, finely grated; ¾ cup coarse Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or ¾ cup coarse plain breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (dehydrated); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped; 1 pinch paprika; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional); ¼ cup manzetta green olives; 4 teaspoons olive juice

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup ranch dressing
Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional)
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
¼ cup romano cheese, finely grated
¾ cup coarse Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or ¾ cup coarse plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (dehydrated)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 pinch paprika
2 tablespoons lemon zest
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
¼ cup manzetta green olives
4 teaspoons olive juice

1
Pound chicken to about 1/2-inch thick; set aside.
2
Combine the ranch dressing, tabasco sauce and cheeses in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
3
In a shallow, wide dish combine the first ten (10) ingredients.
4
To crust the chicken breasts, use a pastry brush to generously spread the dressing mixture on each one; roll them in the bread crumbs.
5
Transfer the chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet.
6
Air-dry the chicken for 20-30 minutes to help set the crumbs.
7
Place the chicken in a pre-heated 425 degrees F oven.
8
Bake for fifteen (15) minutes; lay the olives around the chicken and drizzle 1 (one) teaspoon of olive juice over each chicken piece.
9
Continue baking another five (5).
10
The coating should be golden brown and the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
11
A side of fluffy white rice and a mixed green salad with a balsamic vinaigrette will make your dinner complete.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¾ cup ranch dressing, Tabasco sauce, to taste (optional), ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Parmesan & Romano-Crusted Chicken With a Zesty-Zing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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