Pretzel Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Family Favorite
- 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
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and the pretzel mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken