Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
A quick and easy dish where chicken is marinated in dill pickle juice and coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs, resulting in a crunchy, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a bowl and pour dill pickle juice over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baking, or heat oil in a frying pan for frying.
- Mix the coating: In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Coat the chicken: Take each marinated chicken breast and coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange for cooking: Lay the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet or place them in the frying pan.
- Cook the chicken: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier option, swap chicken for turkey or use whole wheat breadcrumbs. Marinating longer enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg