Crispy Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken
A fun and tasty dish that combines tangy dill pickles, crunchy breadcrumbs, and rich Parmesan cheese for a healthier twist on classic chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in dill pickle juice for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a separate bowl.
- Coat each piece of chicken with the breadcrumb mixture after removing it from the pickle juice.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a crispier coating, spray the chicken with a little cooking spray before baking. Feel free to add seasonings like paprika or Italian herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg