Description
A delightful dish combining crunchy pretzels with tender chicken for a unique and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and stir in the mustard.
- Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture, coating them thoroughly.
- Coat the chicken with crushed pretzels, pressing to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Melt cheddar cheese with a bit of mustard in a saucepan and drizzle over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Experiment with different pretzel types and consider double-dipping for extra crunch. Let the chicken rest after baking for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel, easy dinner, family meal, crispy chicken