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Pickle Chicken

Pickle Chicken

Pickle Chicken is a tender chicken baked in a crispy coating. Our family goes crazy for these.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • 1.5 cup dill pickle juice from a pickle jar (extra pickles for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, add the chicken, pickle juice, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Marinade for 1 to 24 hours in the fridge.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°F. Pour Panko bread crumbs onto a baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. Remove from oven and place in a shallow bowl. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  • In another shallow bowl, add the eggs with a little water and whisk.
  • Take chicken out of the marinade, coat in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, then coat in the breadcrumbs. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 18-25 minutes or until chicken is done and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Serve chicken immediately with extra pickles.

Notes

Pickle Chicken is a tender chicken baked in a crispy coating. Our family goes crazy for these.
Keyword baked chicken, chicken, family favorite, pickle