Pretzel Crusted Chicken: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Favorite
A delightful take on traditional chicken, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust that adds flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station: one plate with flour, one bowl with beaten eggs, and another plate with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg wash, and then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Try adding herbs to the pretzel mixture for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pretzel Crusted Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner