Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken offers a deliciously unique twist on classic chicken dishes, featuring a crunchy, zesty coating that pairs beautifully with tender, juicy chicken. This easy-to-make recipe elevates weeknight dinners to memorable meals, perfect for impressing family and friends. Serve it hot alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a dredging station with one bowl of beaten eggs and another bowl combining panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and dill pickles.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off before coating it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in both egg and breadcrumbs. - Substitute dill pickles with bread-and-butter pickles for a sweeter flavor twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.