Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Pretzel Crusted Chicken, where golden, crunchy pretzels wrap around juicy chicken breasts for an irresistible culinary experience. This dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing friends at gatherings. Easy to prepare and deliciously versatile, it pairs beautifully with salads or your favorite dipping sauces. Get ready to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cups unsalted large pretzels, crushed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another, combine crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off before coating in the pretzel mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a greased baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (160g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg