Description
Pretzel crusted chicken is a deliciously unique dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a crunchy, savory delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed soft pretzels (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about 1 inch thick.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with panko.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, dip into the egg, then coat with the pretzel-panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Arrange coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve hot with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg