Description
Bold, crispy, and packed with flavor, this Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken brings together the tang of dill pickles with the crunch of golden parmesan crust for a weeknight dinner that’s anything but boring. Topped with a creamy dill pickle sauce and finished with fresh dill and pickle slices, it’s a quick dinner idea that feels gourmet. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner recipes, new chicken recipes, or just fun food ideas with bold flavor, this is a must-try!
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dill pickle brine
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon pickle brine (for sauce)
6 dill pickle slices (for garnish)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken in dill pickle brine for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours) in the fridge.
2. In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In another, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, dip in egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mix, pressing to adhere.
4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
5. While chicken cooks, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, and 1 tablespoon of pickle brine in a bowl to create the sauce.
6. Plate the chicken, spoon over the creamy dill sauce, top with pickle slices, and garnish with extra dill.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry after marinating to ensure the coating crisps up beautifully.
Use freshly grated parmesan, not pre-shredded, for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if needed to keep the crust crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg