This air fryer pickle juice chicken recipe is marinated in pickle juice overnight. Then rolled in mayo and dipped in Panko, the Pickle brine chicken gets crispy on the outside while keeping the meat tender, juicy, and full of flavor!
2large boneless chicken breastsCut into 4 pieces lengthwise. ¾ - to 1-inch thick piece each
2cupspickle juice
½cupof Mayo
2TablespoonsDijon Mustard
1Cupof Panko Breadcrumbs
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonsaltsalt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Slice two large chicken breasts in half lengthwise so that you have four equal 1-inch thick pieces. Alternatively, you can cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes or strips.
Place the prepared chicken in a resealable plastic bag or large glass bowl along with pickle juice. Let this marinade for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator before removing it from the bag and discarding the marinade. For best results, marinate overnight or for up to 36 hours.
Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. No need to rinse with water.
Coat the chicken fully in Mayo/mustard mixture using your hands or a food-basting brush.
In a separate bowl or shallow dish, combine the Panko with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well blended. Dip each piece of mayo-coated chicken into the breadcrumbs mixture until evenly coated on both sides.
Place each piece in an air fryer preheated to 390°F (195°C) for 12-14 minutes, flipping each piece halfway on the other side, or until cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Serve hot with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
Submerge your chicken into the brine and let it sit for at least four hours or overnight - the longer it marinates, the more flavor your chicken will absorb. Do not worry if the chicken marinates for two nights. I truly tested that. Even the two-nighter delicious brine bath will do wonders for those cluckers.The saltiness of the brine coats the juicy chicken with a delightful flavor, while only absorbing a small portion of the flavoring. You don’t need to worry about your chicken breast will get too salty.