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Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken

Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken That'll Make You Crave More

This Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken transforms ordinary chicken into a delicious comfort food infused with the tang of dill pickles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally
  • 1.5 cups dill pickle juice for marinating
For the Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy coating
  • 1 tsp garlic powder to enhance flavor
  • 1 tsp onion powder for savoriness
  • 0.5 tsp paprika for color and warmth
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper for spice
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise for creaminess
  • 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt for tangy flavor
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for brightness
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
For Topping
  • 1 cup cubed small pickles for garnish

Equipment

  • Deep Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat Mallet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create cutlets and pound to an even thickness.
  2. Marinate the chicken cutlets in dill pickle juice for at least 1 hour.
  3. Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and garlic to make the sauce.
  5. Dredge the marinated chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  6. Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Let the chicken rest, then top with creamy sauce and garnish with pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken for 4-8 hours and allow breaded chicken to rest before frying.

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