Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Pretzel Crusted Chicken. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a crispy pretzel coating that crackles with every bite. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or potlucks, this crowd-pleaser is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable meal that promises to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 soft pretzels, crushed
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dipping station with one bowl of beaten eggs, one bowl of crushed pretzels mixed with panko breadcrumbs, and one bowl of plain crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the pretzel-panko mix.
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing in spices like paprika or cayenne pepper into the breadcrumb mixture. If you prefer a different crunch, substitute crushed crackers for pretzels.