Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken Recipe
The Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken Recipe is crunchy, cheesy and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
Slice the chicken
- Cut chicken breasts in half. Make thin pieces for even cooking.
Marinate in pickle juice
- Place chicken in pickle juice. Soak for thirty minutes for flavor.
Prepare coating bowl
- Mix crackers, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
Beat the eggs
- Crack eggs in a bowl. Beat until smooth and pale.
Preheat the oven
- Heat oven to 200°C. Prepare baking tray with parchment paper.
Dip the chicken
- Remove chicken from juice. Dip into egg. Let extra drip off.
Coat the chicken
- Press chicken into crumb mixture. Cover both sides fully.
Add pickles
- Sprinkle chopped dill pickles on coated chicken pieces.
Place on tray
- Put chicken on baking tray. Leave space between pieces.
Spray with oil
- Lightly spray oil on top. This helps make it crispy.
Bake the chicken
- Bake for twenty-five minutes. Turn once for even browning.
Rest the chicken
- Remove from oven. Rest for five minutes before serving.
Serve hot
- Serve crispy chicken fresh. Enjoy crunchy texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use panko for extra crunch.
- Air fry for lighter version.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Use cheddar with parmesan.
- Add ranch seasoning for extra flavor.
- Serve with dipping sauces.
- Use chicken thighs for juiciness.