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Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

A flavorful twist on chicken, marinated in dill pickle juice and baked to crispy perfection.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten, room temperature
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or cooking spray

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • shallow dishes

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pound to even 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Pour dill pickle juice over them, making sure chicken is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set up three shallow dishes for breading station.
  4. In first shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. In second dish, beat the eggs. In third dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried dill, and garlic powder.
  5. Remove chicken from pickle juice and pat completely dry with paper towels, removing all moisture.
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Press firmly into breadcrumb mixture with your hands.
Cooking
  1. Place breaded chicken on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil or spray generously with cooking spray.
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and coating is golden brown and crispy. For extra crispiness, flip chicken halfway through cooking and spray with additional oil.
  3. Let chicken rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 38gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out the dill pickle juice for your favorite marinade and experiment with different spices and cheeses.

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