Parmesan Chicken Salad

Perfectly baked Parmesan-crusted chicken breast. Served with a fresh mixed green salad and a homemade Ranch dressing.

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how to prepare the baking sheet with an oven-safe cooling rack

  • Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper
  • Grease an oven-safe cooling rack
  • Place the greased rack on top of the prepared baking sheet pan
  • Place the breaded chicken breast on top and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown 

THE BENEFITS OF USING AN OVEN-SAFE COOLING RACK:

  • Your chicken won’t be sitting in excess grease as it bakes
  • For a nice golden color, turn on the broiler for a minute after the chicken has finished cooking. 

the ingredients

  • Chicken breast, cut into thin sliced
  • Eggs
  • Shredded Parmesan chees
  • Italian Breading

FOR THE HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

  • Mayonnaise
  • Buttermilk
  • Hot sauce
  • Dried dill
  • Parsley flakes
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt

FOR THE SALAD

  • Mixed greens or a variety of lettuce leaves
  • Carrot ribbons
  • Green onions
  • Tomatoes

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Parmesan Chicken Salad

Jen Paleracio
Baked to perfection Parmesan Chicken with Italian breading. Served with mixed green salad and homemade Ranch dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • baking sheet pan
  • Oven-safe cooking rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup Italian breading
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 large eggs, beaten

FOR THE HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Grease an oven-safe cooling rack and place it on top of the prepared sheet pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Dip the chicken cutlets in eggs, then dredge in Parmesan cheese and Italian breading, shake to remove excess. Place them on the cooling rack.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

FOR THE RANCH DRESSING

  • In a bowl, mix all Ranch dressing ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • After the chicken is baked, cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Serve with mixed-green or your favorite salad. Drizzle with Ranch dressing.
Keyword chicken, chicken salad, Italian breading, mixed green salad, parmesan chicken

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