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The Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

The Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken You'll Love

The Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken combines flavorful dill pickle juice with Parmesan for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Fresh breasts are essential for maintaining juiciness and flavor.
  • 1 cup Dill pickle juice Acts as a brine for tenderizing.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs Use gluten-free options if needed.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese Substitute with another hard cheese if necessary.
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour Can be swapped for gluten-free flour if preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked well for binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Can use fresh garlic for a robust taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Complements the garlic flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds color and smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust according to your taste.
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Cooking oil High smoke point oil like canola or vegetable oil.

Equipment

  • Large bowl or zip-top bag
  • Shallow Dishes
  • Large skillet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in dill pickle juice for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  2. Prepare three shallow dishes for breading with flour mixture, whisked eggs, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
  3. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour, then eggs, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding the chicken.
  5. Fry the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  6. Drain excess oil and let it rest on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Consider double-coating the chicken for extra crunch.

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