Description
A delightful fusion of Southern charm and Italian flair, featuring chicken marinated in dill pickle juice and coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice (from a jar of pickles)
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking oil, for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
- Cover with dill pickle juice and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Set up three shallow dishes: flour mixed with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt & pepper; whisked eggs; and Parmesan mixed with breadcrumbs.
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry.
- Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture until coated.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- Fry chicken 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Rest a few minutes before serving hot.
Notes
For an extra crispy coating, double-dip the chicken back into the egg and breadcrumbs. Fresh herbs can elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg