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Golden brown crispy chicken breast with a parmesan crust and fresh dill garnish

Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken

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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless , skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for shallow frying

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
  2. Submerge chicken in dill pickle juice in a sealed container; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with a mixture of panko, parmesan, dried dill, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, then dip into egg wash, and finally press firmly into the panko-parmesan mixture.
  6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Fry chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to drain for 2 minutes before serving.