Description
A delightful combination of crispy texture and cheesy flavor, this Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a family favorite that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Cover with dill pickle juice and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Set up three shallow dishes: seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until coated.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil and let rest for a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Consider adding a small amount of butter for richness and serve with fresh lemon or chopped parsley for balance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: chicken, crispy, dill pickle, Parmesan, comfort food, easy recipe