Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breasts Recipe

Crispy, salty, and utterly irresistible! This Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breast recipe elevates a classic dish with a crunchy pretzel crust that's perfectly seasoned. Inspired by a Taste of Home Healthy Cooking recipe (Dec/Jan 2010), this updated version delivers juicy chicken breasts with a satisfying crunch in just 70 minutes. A perfect weeknight dinner or impressive appetizer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 210.2 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breasts

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How to Make Pretzel Crusted Chicken Breasts

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with a fork.
  5. Crush pretzels into coarse crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups).
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with pretzel crumbs.
  7. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and crust is golden brown.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

12g

Carbs

2g