Description
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan crust with bold dill pickle flavor. Oven-baked (or air-fried) for a crunchy, savory, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Dill pickle juice (for brining)
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Panko breadcrumbs
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Paprika
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Black pepper
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Eggs
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Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
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Brine chicken in dill pickle juice for 30 minutes, then pat dry.
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Dip chicken in beaten eggs.
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Coat with Parmesan, panko, and seasonings.
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Bake until golden and crispy, flipping once.
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Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
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For extra crispiness, use freshly grated Parmesan.
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Air fryer option: reduce cook time by ~5 minutes.
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Serve with ranch, garlic aioli, or honey mustard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg