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A close-up of a perfectly cooked piece of parmesan crusted chicken, showing the crispy texture of the breading and the juicy chicken inside.

Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken (The Ultimate 30-Minute Recipe!)

The ultimate Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken recipe! Juicy, pickle-brined chicken coated in a shatteringly crisp Panko-Parmesan crust. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that is packed with tangy, savory flavor and ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice from a jar of dill pickles
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly whisked
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 3 Shallow Dishes (for breading)
  • 1 Tongs

Instructions
 

  1. Place the pounded chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the dill pickle juice over them. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, but no more than 30 minutes.
  2. Set up three shallow dishes. In the first, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In the second, whisk the eggs. In the third, combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade and pat completely dry. Dredge in flour, then dip in egg, and finally press firmly into the Panko-Parmesan mixture to coat thoroughly.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (165°F).
  5. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Don't marinate for longer than 30 minutes, as the acid in the pickle juice can start to break down the chicken's texture.
Tip 2: Ensure your pan is properly preheated before adding the chicken to get a perfectly golden, crispy crust.
Tip 3: For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to your Panko mixture.
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