The Definitive Guide to Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken: A Fusion of Tang and Crunch
This Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is marinated in dill pickle juice for unbeatable juiciness, then coated in a Parmesan-breadcrumb crust and fried to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 cutlets
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place 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.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper; whisked eggs; and Parmesan mixed with breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until coated.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil. Rest a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Don’t marinate longer than 4 hours or the acid in the pickle juice will change the texture of the chicken too much.
- Serve with extra pickles and ranch dressing for dipping!