Pretzel Chicken: Easy and Indulgent Twist on a Classic Meal
Enjoy the delicious combination of pretzel crusted chicken that is easy to make and a hit for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of honey mustard for dipping.
- Consider adding some herbs to the pretzel mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg