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Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken with a side of pickles and sauce

Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

Enjoy juicy and crispy chicken with a tangy dill pickle marinade and a seasoned breadcrumb coating. A family-friendly meal that's easy to prepare!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles) For marinating
Breading Mixture
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour For dredging
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs, whisked For egg wash
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking
  • 1 cup cooking oil, for frying For frying the chicken

Method
 

Marination
  1. Place the 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.
Breading Setup
  1. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper; one with whisked eggs; and one with Parmesan mixed with breadcrumbs.
Coating
  1. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, then press into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
  2. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving hot.

Notes

For best results, let it rest before slicing to maintain juiciness. Use Panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch and consider adding cayenne for heat.