Pretzel Chicken
Crispy and flavorful pretzel-coated chicken that is easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel sticks, crushed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Dip each chicken breast into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Next, roll the chicken in the crushed pretzels and breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and golden-brown.
- While the chicken bakes, melt the cheddar cheese and sour cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce over the pretzel chicken before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pretzel sticks and breadcrumbs.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/pretzel-chicken/