Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
A flavorful twist on chicken with a crunchy Parmesan and breadcrumb coating, marinated in dill pickle juice for added zest.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for baking
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in dill pickle juice for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess juice drip off, and coat each breast in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray tops lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy your healthy, high-protein meal!
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Use panko breadcrumbs for an even crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg