Jan 6, 2026

Pickle Chicken

This may look like ordinary chicken, but it's not.

Chef's notes

Super easy way to elevate nearly any chicken recipe. The pickle pickle juiced used will effect the flavor, so choose pickles you really like :)

Details

  • ⏲️ Prep time: 8+ hours
  • 🍳 Cook time: 20 min ± , depending on your chosen cooking method and cuts
  • 🍽️ Servings: Variable

Ingredients

  • Chicken; whole, parts, or skinned and deboned
  • Enough pickle juice to cover the chicken 1-3 cups
  • Desired seasonings

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a bag or bowl
  2. Cover in pickle juice and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours
  3. Drain, season, and cook as desired