Description
If you’re looking for a crispy, flavor-packed chicken dinner with a fun twist, Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is it. This easy recipe brings together juicy chicken, a golden parmesan crust, and a creamy dill pickle sauce that’s tangy, rich, and totally addictive. It’s one of the best quick dinner ideas you can whip up any night of the week. Great for anyone craving bold food ideas, whether you’re after a healthy snack spin or adding to your rotation of easy dinner options.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
1 cup dill pickles, sliced and chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried dill
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil (if pan-frying)
Instructions
1. Slice chicken into cutlets or use tenders. Optional: marinate in pickle juice for 30–60 minutes.
2. Set up three bowls: seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and a breadcrumb-Parmesan-spice mix.
3. Bread the chicken by dipping in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mix. Press the coating on firmly.
4. To bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake chicken on a wire rack for 20–25 minutes until golden.
5. To pan-fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy.
6. Mix mayo or sour cream with pickle juice, chopped pickles, dried dill, and garlic powder for the sauce.
7. Spoon sauce over cooked chicken and top with sliced pickles and fresh dill. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For extra flavor and tenderness, marinate the chicken in pickle juice before cooking.
Using freshly grated Parmesan makes the coating crispier and more flavorful than pre-shredded.
The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated—it tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg