Description
Savor the crunch and tang of these irresistible Pickle Brined Chicken Bites. Juicy chicken is marinated in zesty pickle juice, then coated with crispy panko breadcrumbs for an addictive snack or meal. Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner, these bites will impress your family and friends with their delightful flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken pieces and pickle juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Coating: In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from pickle juice (do not rinse). Dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway for even crispiness.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (112g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, try double-dipping the chicken in egg before coating it with breadcrumbs. Customize flavors by adding herbs like dill or spices such as cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.