Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Take your weeknight dinner to the next level with this irresistible Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe, a delightful twist on classic breaded chicken! Featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden crust of crushed salted pretzels, this dish delivers the perfect balance of savory crunch and juicy flavor. Seasoned with garlic powder and paprika for a subtle kick, each bite is packed with bold taste and texture. The recipe combines quick stovetop searing with a short bake in the oven, ensuring perfectly cooked chicken with minimal effort in just 40 minutes. Serve this crowd-pleaser alongside your favorite dipping sauces or side dishes for a meal that’s sure to impress. Ideal for family dinners or casual entertaining, this easy pretzel chicken is a must-try for fans of creative comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 3 cups Salted pretzels
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Place the pretzels in a food processor and pulse until they form coarse crumbs. Alternatively, you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Set up three shallow bowls for the breading process: One with the flour mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Another with the eggs beaten together with the milk. And the third with the crushed pretzels.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and, if they are thick, pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated, then shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated and allowing any excess egg to drip off.
Finally, press the chicken into the crushed pretzels, making sure to coat both sides well.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce or side dishes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3631 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 947 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 8596 mg | 374% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.2 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 264.3 g | 529% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 25.3 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
