Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then pretzels, pressing to adhere.
- Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking. Continue baking until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the pretzel coating.
- Use shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Main Course
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese
- Calories: 480 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
