Description
This Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts marinated in tangy dill pickle juice, then coated in a flavorful mixture of Parmesan cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs, resulting in a perfectly crispy and savory dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Cooking
- Cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and cover them completely with dill pickle juice. Refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to infuse flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Set up three shallow dishes: one with the flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; a second with the whisked eggs; and a third with the Parmesan cheese combined with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Coat Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pickle juice and pat dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks. Dredge each piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the whisked eggs, and finally press into the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Fry Chicken: Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated chicken breasts. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, indicating they are cooked through.
- Drain and Rest: Transfer the fried chicken to a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving hot to allow juices to redistribute and maintain crispiness.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, try baking the chicken in a 400°F oven for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or use an air fryer at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
- Ensure the chicken is patted dry after marinating to help the coating adhere better and become crispier.
- Use seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor or add additional herbs like dried dill or parsley to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully while frying to prevent burning or undercooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
