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A golden-brown crispy pretzel crusted chicken breast topped with melted cheese, served on a rustic wooden plate with a side of fresh greens. The chicken has a crunchy texture with visible pretzel crumbs and gooey cheese melting over the edges, styled simply for a cozy dinner presentation.

Crispy Pretzel Chicken Delight

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Crispy pretzel chicken with melty cheese, perfect for a quick and comforting dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up breading stations: in one bowl, place flour; in another, beaten eggs; in the third, crushed pretzels mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then eggs, then pretzel mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  4. Place breaded chicken on prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  6. Top with grated cheese during the last 2 minutes of baking to melt.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add garlic powder or Italian seasoning to pretzel coating.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked to internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option: use gluten-free pretzels

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg