Pretzel Crusted Chicken: The Best Crunchy and Juicy Delight
A delightful twist on chicken with a crunchy pretzel coating that keeps it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix the crushed pretzels with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the eggs, then coat it with the pretzel mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk before coating.
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: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pretzel Crusted Chicken, Crunchy Chicken, Juicy Chicken