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Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ultra-crispy dill pickle–brined chicken served with a rich and flavorful creamy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Brine chicken in pickle juice for at least 1 hour. Pat dry.
  2. Prepare breading station with flour mixture, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Bread chicken thoroughly and let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Fry, bake, or air fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
  5. Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and parmesan to make sauce.
  6. Serve crispy chicken drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.

Notes

For extra crunch, add cornstarch and let breaded chicken rest before cooking.