Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Easy Family-Friendly Recipe
A deliciously crunchy and savory chicken recipe that the whole family will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Adaptable
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for crushed pretzels mixed with spices.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-bread the chicken by repeating the egg and pretzel coating.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger families or gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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