Italian Meats and Poultry Recipes - Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients    

• 4 chicken breast halves with skin and bone (about 2 pounds total)

• 1/2 cup dry white wine

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• Salt

• Black pepper

• 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

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Method:

1. Skin chicken, if desired. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag set In a shallow bowl.

2. For marinade, In a small bowl combine dry white wine, olive oil, white wine vinegar, the water, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the 1,4 teaspoon pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bag; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours, turning bag occasionally.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F, Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Sprinkle chicken with additional salt and pepper. Arrange chicken In a shallow baking pan.

4. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170°F). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat about 4 minutes or until cheese Is melted and beginning to brown.