Hey there, busy folks! Craving a delicious meal that won’t derail your healthy eating goals or take hours to prepare? Then you HAVE to try Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken! Imagine crispy, golden-brown chicken bursting with tangy dill pickle flavor, topped with savory Parmesan cheese. It’s quick, it’s healthy(ish!), and it’s unbelievably flavorful. Honestly, I was skeptical at first, but after one bite I was hooked. I practically licked the plate clean (don’t judge!). And now I’m sharing this amazing recipe with you. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe hits close to home for me. Growing up, my grandma always had a jar of homemade pickles on hand. She’d pickle everything! Cucumbers, peppers, you name it. While this Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken isn’t exactly her recipe, the familiar tang of dill pickles instantly brings back memories of her kitchen – the warmth, the laughter, and the unbelievably delicious smells. It feels like comfort food with a fun, modern twist.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dill Pickle Brine:
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (straight from the jar!)
Crispy Coating:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooking spray
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brine the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pour in the dill pickle juice. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. This adds incredible flavor and helps keep the chicken moist.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dill weed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the brine and discard brine. Dredge each chicken breast in the panko mixture, pressing firmly to ensure it adheres well.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken with your favorite side dishes, like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.
Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pour in the dill pickle juice. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. This adds incredible flavor and helps keep the chicken moist.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup dill pickle juice
- In a shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, dill weed, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons dried dill weed, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and drizzle with olive oil.cooking spray, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Remove chicken from the brine and discard brine. Dredge each chicken breast in the panko mixture, pressing firmly to ensure it adheres well.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons dried dill weed, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken with your favorite side dishes, like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad.1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts