Pretzel Crusted Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Discover a deliciously unique take on comfort food with this Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe that combines crunchy pretzels with juicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg