Description
This Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a crispy, tangy weeknight lifesaver. With juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken coated in dill pickle ranch dressing, topped with crispy Parmesan and breadcrumbs, it’s packed with bold flavor and ready in just 18 minutes. Inspired by a last-minute food truck creation, this recipe brings comfort food vibes with minimal effort and maximum payoff.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Seasoning:
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced horizontally)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
For the Coating:
- ½ cup dill pickle ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
For the Garnish:
- Fresh chopped dill
Instructions
1. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with spice blend.
3. In a bowl, mix dill pickle ranch dressing with half the Parmesan.
4. Spread dressing mixture over each chicken breast.
5. Mix remaining Parmesan with breadcrumbs and sprinkle on top.
6. Place chicken in air fryer basket in a single layer.
7. Air-fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until internal temp is 165°F.
8. Let rest 5 minutes, garnish with dill, and serve with extra ranch.
Notes
- Oven alternative: Bake at 400°F for 20–22 minutes.
- Patting chicken dry is essential for crisp coating.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer for best texture.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Chicken
- Method: Air-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: -
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: -
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: dill pickle parmesan chicken, air fryer chicken recipe, crispy ranch chicken, weeknight chicken recipe