Pretzel Chicken: The Best Crunchy and Juicy Twist on Dinner
Discover the delicious combination of crunchy pretzels and juicy chicken in this easy-to-make dinner recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Soak chicken in the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Coat each piece of chicken in crushed pretzels.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, poultry, dinner recipe, crunchy chicken