Description
This Best Dill Pickle Chicken Recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts coated with a flavorful blend of spices, topped with creamy dill pickle ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crispy breadcrumbs, then air fried to perfection. Garnished with fresh dill, this quick and easy dish brings a tangy and savory twist that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 1 ½ pounds, sliced in half horizontally
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup (120 g) dill pickle ranch dressing, plus more for serving
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- Fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to create a well-balanced seasoning blend.
- Evenly coat each side of the horizontally sliced chicken breasts with the spice mixture, ensuring the flavors adhere well before cooking.
- In another small bowl, mix the dill pickle ranch dressing with half (½ cup) of the grated Parmesan cheese. Spread this creamy mixture evenly over the top of each seasoned chicken breast.
- In a third bowl, blend the remaining Parmesan cheese with plain breadcrumbs, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over each dressed chicken piece to create a crispy crust.
- Place the coated chicken breasts carefully into your air fryer basket. Depending on your air fryer’s size, cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding for even cooking.
- Set the air fryer to 375°F and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes. Begin checking at 8 minutes to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption and optimal juiciness.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, enhancing flavor and tenderness.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped dill over the chicken and add a drizzle of extra dill pickle ranch dressing before serving for a bright, tangy finish.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg