pickle brined chicken

These juicy, flavorful chicken tenders are marinated in pickle juice then breaded and baked in the oven or air fryer!

Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders

& chicken

dill pickle juice (enough

kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)

breadcrumbs

panko

cooking spray

Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with pickle juice (enough to cover completely). Marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours.

After 8 hours, drain and dry the chicken completely on paper towels; discard marinade.

Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a large baking sheet with generously with oil.

Combine egg, egg white, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs and panko.

Dip chicken in the egg wash, then into the breadcrumb mixture and shake off excess.

Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in the lower third of the oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.

Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray the chicken on both sides with oil. Cook in batches in a single layer 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Air Fryer Directions:

Pickle Brined Baked Chicken Tenders are a juicy and flavorful chicken dish - similar to Chick-fil-A chicken recipe; includes air fryer and oven instructions

Pickle Brined Chicken Tenders

chicken tenders (1 ¼ pound total)

dill pickle juice (plus more for serving)

eggs

salt

black pepper

panko bread crumbs

Olive oil Spray

Place chicken in a shallow bowl and cover with the pickle juice. Cover and marinade for 8 hours in the fridge.

Drain chicken and pat completely dry with paper towels. Discard the marinade.

In a medium bowl, beat together the whole egg, egg white, salt and pepper to taste. In a shallow bowl combine the bread crumbs.

Working with one piece at a time, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, then into the bread crumbs, gently pressing to adhere. Shake off any excess and place on a work surface. Generously spray both sides of the chicken with oil.

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the chicken onto the prepared baking sheet and spray the top generously. Bake in  oven until the bottom is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn and bake 6 minutes, until golden.

Oven Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Working in batches, arrange a single layer of chicken in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through, crispy and golden. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Instructions

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