Description
Dill Pickle Parmesan Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a tangy dill pickle ranch dressing and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust, delivering a perfect blend of flavors and textures. In just 10 minutes of prep time and 8 minutes of cooking in an air fryer, you can serve up golden, crunchy chicken that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed on its own, in a sandwich, or as an appetizer, this versatile dish is perfect for casual gatherings or busy nights. Plus, at only 3.5 grams of carbs per serving, it fits into low-carb diets seamlessly.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds)
- ½ cup dill pickle ranch dressing
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to ensure even cooking.
- In a bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Coat chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Combine dill pickle ranch dressing with half of the grated Parmesan; spread over chicken.
- Mix remaining Parmesan with breadcrumbs and sprinkle over chicken.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh dill and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to customize by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the breadcrumb mixture. Serve alongside fresh salads or as a filling in sandwiches or wraps.