The Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
The Best Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a flavor explosion with a perfect crunch, savory chicken, and tangy dill pickle brine. It's comforting, exciting, and simple to master, making it an instant family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice
2 Large Eggs
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 tablespoon Dried Dill
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1-2 cups Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil
Fresh Dill (optional)
Dill Pickle Slices (optional)
Instructions
- Lay your chicken breasts on a cutting board. Cover them with plastic wrap and pound them to an even 1/2-inch thickness
- Place the pounded chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour dill pickle juice over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours
- Prepare your dredging stations: 1) Flour mixture with flour, salt, and pepper; 2) Egg wash with beaten eggs; 3) Breading mixture with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, and seasoning
- Remove chicken from the pickle juice, dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place breaded chicken on a clean plate
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350-375°F
- Fry the chicken pieces for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F
- Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil
- Garnish with fresh dill and pickle slices, then serve
Notes
Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
Do not over-marinate to prevent mushy chicken.
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature.