Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breasts
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breasts recipe—a flavorful twist on classic breaded chicken that's easy to make yet bursting with bold, crispy goodness! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dunked in a creamy egg wash, and then encrusted with crushed pretzels for a crunchy, salty coating that’s absolutely irresistible. Pan-seared until golden and oven-finished for juicy perfection, this recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and makes an ideal centerpiece for your family dinner or casual gathering. Serve it hot alongside roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad, and don’t forget to add your favorite dipping sauce for an extra layer of deliciousness. Perfect for fans of quick, creative comfort food, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Pretzels
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the pretzels in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed. Transfer the crushed pretzels to a shallow dish.
In another shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In a third shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk to create an egg wash.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Next, dip the floured chicken breasts into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off.
Finally, press the chicken breasts into the crushed pretzels, firmly pressing to ensure the coating adheres evenly to all sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pretzel-coated chicken breasts. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the pretzel-crusted chicken breasts hot with your favorite dipping sauce or sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 947 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 4018 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 242.3 g | 485% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*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.
