Irresistibly Bold Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken for Easy Family Dinners Recipe
This Irresistibly Bold Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken recipe combines tangy dill pickle marinade with a crispy parmesan and panko breadcrumb coating, making it a flavorful and easy meal perfect for family dinners. The chicken is marinated to infuse bold flavors, then breaded and cooked to a golden crisp using either the oven or air fryer for convenience and delicious results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 2–8 hours marinating
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes (oven) or 10–12 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes to 8 hours 27 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise for cutlets)
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from jar)
Breading Station
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate: Place the chicken cutlets in a resealable bag or a shallow dish and pour the dill pickle juice over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours to allow the chicken to soak up the tangy flavor.
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) in preparation for cooking.
- Prep breading station: In one bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper; in a second bowl, beat the eggs; and in a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Bread the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until it is evenly coated.
- Cook: For the oven method, place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased rack and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). For the air fryer method, arrange the breaded cutlets in a single layer and air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish the hot cooked chicken with fresh dill if desired and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes for a bold and crowd-pleasing meal.
Notes
- Marinating time can be adjusted from 2 to 8 hours depending on how strong you want the pickle flavor to be.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Using panko breadcrumbs gives extra crispiness compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Fresh dill garnish is optional, but it adds a fresh herbal note complementing the pickle flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.
- This recipe works well with either an oven or an air fryer, choose based on convenience and equipment availability.
Keywords: dill pickle chicken, parmesan chicken, crispy chicken cutlets, easy family dinner, marinated chicken, panko breadcrumb chicken
