Crispy Dill Pickle Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce
Ultra-crispy dill pickle–brined chicken served with a rich and flavorful creamy garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
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
Instructions
- Brine chicken in pickle juice for at least 1 hour. Pat dry.
- Prepare breading station with flour mixture, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread chicken thoroughly and let rest 5 minutes.
- Fry, bake, or air fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream and parmesan to make sauce.
- Serve crispy chicken drizzled with creamy garlic sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, add cornstarch and let breaded chicken rest before cooking.