Description
Indulge in the irresistible Flavor-Packed Dill Pickle Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty dill pickle juice with a creamy sauce that elevates each bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe guarantees to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dill weed (fresh or dried)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a bowl and cover with dill pickle juice. Let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
- 2. Prepare spices: In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- 3. Heat the pan: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4. Cook the chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Season with spice mixture. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 5. Make the sauce: While chicken cooks, combine sour cream, dill weed, and salt in a bowl.
- 6. Serve: Plate the chicken and top with a generous dollop of sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg