Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken: Ultimate Flavor Explosion!
This dish combines the crunch of Parmesan with the tanginess of dill pickles, creating a delightful twist on a classic chicken dinner. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a family meal, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Whole dill pickles or pickle slices
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Eggs or milk and cornstarch mixture
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Cayenne (optional)
- Italian herbs (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are thick, consider butterflying them or pounding them to an even thickness for quicker cooking.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and cover it with dill pickle juice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In one bowl, whisk together the eggs (or milk mixture). In a second bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the pickle juice and let the excess drip off. Dip each piece into the egg mixture, then coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they’re not touching.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with extra dill pickles on the side and your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For added crunch, mix in crushed cornflakes or potato chips with the breadcrumbs. You can also cook the chicken in an air fryer at 380°F (193°C) for about 15-20 minutes for an even crispier finish.