Description
Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a flavorful, easy weeknight dinner: juicy chicken coated in a crunchy dill pickle–Parmesan crust, baked to golden perfection. The tangy pickle crunch paired with savory Parmesan makes this kid-friendly, comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle slices, finely chopped
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine chopped dill pickles, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg, then press firmly into the pickle Parmesan mixture to coat evenly.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray tops with cooking spray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden and crispy.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes after baking to help the crust set.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Serve with a light side such as roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken, dill pickle chicken, parmesan chicken, baked chicken, pickle crusted chicken, 5-ingredient dinner, weeknight dinner, kid-friendly dinner