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Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken topped with creamy dill sauce and cucumber slices
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Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

Juicy, crispy, and tangy. Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is your new favorite dinner. Find out why everyone’s obsessed.  Click  to learn more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: dinner, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice from the pickle jar
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil for frying or spray oil (for baking/air-frying)

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour dill pickle juice over until fully submerged. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Prep the Breading Station
  1. Bowl 1: Flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper
  2. Bowl 2: Whisked eggs
  3. Bowl 3: Parmesan and breadcrumbs
Bread the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken dry. Dredge in flour, dip in eggs, coat with Parmesan breadcrumb mixture. Press firmly to coat evenly.
Cook to Crispy Perfection
  1. Pan-Fry: Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F
  2. Bake: Place on wire rack, spray with oil, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flip halfway
  3. Air Fry: Spray both sides, cook at 375°F for 15–20 minutes, flip halfway
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Rest a few minutes before serving. Optional: drizzle with dill pickle sauce or serve in a sandwich.

Notes

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 460 kcal
Total Fat
 22 g
Saturated Fat
 5 g
Cholesterol
 145 mg
Sodium
 950 mg
Carbohydrates
 20 g
Dietary Fiber
 1 g
Sugars
 1 g
Protein
 45 g
Calcium
 190 mg
Iron
 1.2 mg