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Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

Tangy, crispy, and savory parmesan-crusted chicken brined in pickle juice and topped with a creamy dill sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Breading
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half horizontally
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
Creamy Dill Sauce & Topping
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 cup dill pickles sliced

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Place chicken cutlets in a bowl and pour 1 cup of pickle juice over them. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, 1 tbsp pickle juice, and garlic powder. Refrigerate sauce until needed.
  3. Set up a breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and a mix of panko, parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper in a third.
  4. Remove chicken from brine and pat completely dry. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in the panko-parmesan mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
  6. Let chicken rest on a wire rack for 3 minutes. Top with the creamy dill sauce and fresh pickle slices before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before breading is essential to keep the crust from falling off.