Oven-baked or air-fried chicken cutlets marinated in dill pickle juice and crusted with Parmesan and panko for a tangy, crispy, protein-packed dish.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dill pickle juice
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive oil or spray for baking
Marinate chicken in pickle juice for 1–4 hours in the fridge.
Preheat oven to 425°F or air fryer to 400°F.
Set up breading station: flour + spices, eggs, and Panko + Parmesan.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, coat in breadcrumb-Parmesan mix.
Place on lined baking sheet or air fryer tray.
Spray lightly with oil.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or air fry 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Add chopped fresh dill to the crust for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge; reheat in oven or air fryer.
Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or dill aioli.