Fried chicken is a delectable dish enjoyed by people of all ages, and it can be prepared using various cooking methods. One unique way to elevate your fried chicken is to marinate it in dill pickle juice before frying. The tangy and savory flavor of the pickle juice adds a distinct zest to the chicken, resulting in a mouthwatering and unforgettable culinary experience. This article will provide you with a detailed recipe for making fried chicken baked in dill pickle juice, ensuring that you create a crispy, flavorful, and juicy dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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DILL PICKLE CHICKEN RECIPE
Dill Pickle Chicken: chicken breasts are brined overnight in pickle juice, breaded in seasoned bread crumbs and baked until perfectly juicy and golden brown!
Provided by Jessica
Categories Chicken
Time 8h33m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken and dill pickle juice in a ziplock bag. Remove as much air as possible and move chicken around to coat in pickle juice. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
- After marinating, remove chicken from pickle juice and dry the chicken on paper towels. Discard any leftover pickle juice.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire cooling rack on a rimmed baking pan for crispier all around chicken.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a medium sized bowl. In a large shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs, panko bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken breasts in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off any excess.
- Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray both sides with olive oil cooking spray.
- Bake for 10 minutes and then flip and continue to bake for approximately 8 minutes more. You want your chicken to be golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 143 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 252 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
PICKLE-FRIED CHICKEN
Use brine left over from your favorite pickles to add flavor and keep your fried chicken moist.
Provided by Cally
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag; cover with pickle juice. Seal and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Drain pickle juice from thighs. Cover chicken; refrigerate until ready to fry.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 2 inches oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour buttermilk and flour into 2 separate bowls. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in buttermilk. Toss in flour. Return to buttermilk and toss in flour a second time. Place chicken on a rack set over a baking sheet.
- Fill Dutch oven with as many thighs as possible without crowding. Cook at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Place thighs on the baking sheet. Repeat until all pieces are fried. Transfer thighs to the oven.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 3053.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
FRIED CHICKEN WITH DILL SALT
Steps:
- For the buttermilk brine: Whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce, dill, granulated garlic, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large dish or mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 4 hours.
- For the dill salt: Mix together the dill, 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl.
- For the seasoning flour: Mix together the flour, cornmeal, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, mustard powder, onion powder and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the brine and dredge in the seasoned flour. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes to let the breading set up.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Working with 3 or 4 pieces at a time (don't overcrowd the pot; the oil temperature will drop too much), fry the chicken until golden brown and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. (The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F and the meat shouldn't be pink; finish any undercooked chicken in the oven.) Transfer the fried chicken to the wire rack to drain. Season with dill salt while hot.
FRIED CHICKEN BAKED IN DILL PICKLE JUICE
Comes from www.askyourneighbor.com. I thought this was an unusual recipe. The recipe did not give ingredient amounts so I am just guestimating the milk the flour amounts.
Provided by Moe Larry Cheese
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dip pieces of chicken in milk and then into the flour mixture.
- In a frying pan, cook chicken in oil to brown the crust. Drain on paper towels.
- Place pieces in a (9x13 inch) pan or glass casserole dish.
- Pour dill pickle juice half way up chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake 350° for 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally (Turn chicken over after 65-70 minutes and continue cooking, uncovered).
- The juice will be absorbed and the chicken is great cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5, Fat 36.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 178.9, Sodium 184, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 47.5
PICKLE-BRINED FRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drain the juice from the jars of pickles into a baking dish or bowl. Add the chicken and flip to coat. Let brine, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Fill a Dutch oven halfway with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 320 degrees F.
- In 3 bowls or baking dishes, set up a breading station. In the first dish, mix the flour with the salt, paprika and pepper. In the second dish, mix the hot sauce, mustard and eggs. Put the cracker crumbs in the third dish.
- Dredge each chicken piece first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the crackers. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the oil a few at a time. Don't overcrowd the pan; the pieces should not be touching in the oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until the chicken is a deep golden brown and fully cooked to 165 degrees F when checked with a thermometer, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven until ready to serve.
DILL PICKLE CHICKEN
A succulent chicken dish that has a thick rich tangy sauce perfect for dipping crusty bread! I like to serve this over plain noodles, sometimes topping it with Cheddar cheese. Yum, yum, yum. It is super simple and uses ingredients most households always have on hand. Although dill pickles are added, the dish it doesn't taste a bit like pickles; however, they definitely make the dish by adding a special something. Warning--this a lick-your-fingers recipe, enjoy!
Provided by MSMUM1977
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season chicken pieces with seasoned salt and pepper. Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, discarding any accumulated grease from the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium and deglaze the skillet by adding balsamic vinegar. Stir gently to loosen any browned bits, until the vinegar has reduced by half and looks syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and pickles, breaking the tomatoes into smaller pieces with a spoon. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, skin-side down, and cover tightly with a lid or foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Uncover and continue to cook until the sauce is thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Skim off any accumulated grease before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 651 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
PICKLE-BRINED FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Pointedly low-fuss and remarkably moist, this recipe gets its verve from pickles used two ways: Dill pickle brine seasons and moistens the chicken from the inside-out, while chopped pickles add zip to the coleslaw. Many fried chicken sandwich recipes use breasts, but thighs have more fat, which means they're more flavorful and harder to overcook. The chicken also fries at a lower temperature, so it finishes cooking and its crust crisps at precisely the same time. The buttermilk is key to the crispness here, so avoid any substitutions. Paired with cornstarch, it forms a thick crust that shatters with each bite. This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately, with your favorite hot sauce and a pile of napkins.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, lunch, poultry, sandwiches, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add the chicken thighs and 1/2 cup pickle brine to a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours, turning the bag occasionally to marinate evenly.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the pickle mayonnaise: Finely chop 8 dill pickle coins. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, capers and chopped pickles; season generously with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- When ready to cook the chicken, pour the buttermilk into a wide shallow bowl. In a separate wide shallow bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, onion powder and 1 tablespoon each salt and pepper; whisk to combine.
- In a large Dutch oven or deep cast-iron skillet, add 2 inches of oil and, over medium-high, heat to 325 degrees, about 5 minutes.
- Working with one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the brine, transfer to the buttermilk and turn to coat. Lift chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess liquid to drip off, then add it to the flour mixture and turn to coat, patting extra flour mixture on top to ensure the chicken is well coated on all surfaces. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Working in two batches, add the chicken to the hot oil and cook, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until crust is deep golden and chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and season with salt and pepper. (An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest part of the thigh should read at least 165 degrees.) Repeat with the remaining chicken, adjusting the heat to ensure that the oil maintains a temperature of 325 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large, preferably nonstick, skillet over medium. Add 2 buns, split-side down, and cook until warmed and toasted, about 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and buns.
- Make the coleslaw by tossing the cabbage with half of the pickle mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper. Slather the remaining pickle mayonnaise on the bottom of the buns and top with the chicken, red onion, remaining pickles and coleslaw. Serve with hot sauce, if using.
OVEN-FRIED PICKLES
Like deep-fried pickles? You'll love this unfried version even more. Dill pickle slices are coated with panko bread crumbs and spices, then baked until crispy. Dip them with ranch dressing for an appetizer you won't soon forget.-Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°. Let pickle slices stand on a paper towel until liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and salt. In another shallow bowl, whisk eggs, pickle juice, cayenne and garlic powder. Combine panko and dill in a third shallow bowl., Dip pickles in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Transfer to a greased wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet., Bake until golden brown and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pickle juice. Not all pickle juices are created equal. For the best flavor, look for a pickle juice that is made with dill pickles and has a tangy, slightly sour flavor.
- Use a buttermilk marinade. Buttermilk is a great way to tenderize chicken and give it a slightly tangy flavor. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Coat the chicken in flour. Before frying the chicken, coat it in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper. This will help the chicken to brown evenly and give it a crispy coating.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when the chicken is added. Fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes, or until it is cooked through and golden brown.
- Bake the chicken in pickle juice. After the chicken is fried, transfer it to a baking dish and pour the pickle juice over the top. Bake the chicken at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Fried chicken baked in pickle juice is a delicious and unique dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or macaroni and cheese.
Conclusion:
Fried chicken baked in pickle juice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party. With its crispy coating and tangy pickle flavor, this chicken is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try!
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