Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Easy, Delicious Weeknight Dinner
Make your weeknights easier with this simple and delicious recipe for crispy pretzel crusted chicken that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station with one bowl for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for crushed pretzels mixed with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg, and then press into the pretzel mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider double dipping the chicken in egg and pretzels.
- You can add your favorite spices to the pretzel coating for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken