Description
Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a crunchy, tangy, and cheesy twist on classic fried chicken. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s bursting with bold flavor and simple to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably seasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts and dill pickle juice. Ensure the chicken is fully submerged and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up a three-bowl breading station: one with seasoned flour (salt, pepper, garlic powder), one with whisked eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles with a breadcrumb drop.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess juice, dredge in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Carefully place chicken in the hot oil. Fry 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.
Notes
For best flavor and texture, don’t skip the dill pickle marinade. Keep oil at a stable medium heat and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, dill pickle, parmesan chicken, fried chicken, dinner recipe