Pretzel Chicken: Juicy Bites with a Crunchy Coating Twist
Enjoy a delightful combination of juicy chicken and a crunchy pretzel coating in this Pretzel Chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free, High-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the eggs, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place the breaded chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken