Crispy Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken

Name: Crispy Baked Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 3 cups salted hard pretzels; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Cooking spray

This tender chicken is coated in a salty, golden layer of crushed pretzels for the perfect crunch without any frying.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 27, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something so satisfying about the crunch of a good pretzel, and it makes the absolute best breading for chicken. This recipe keeps things light by baking the chicken in the oven, which results in a golden crust while keeping the inside perfectly juicy.

My family loves this dinner because it feels like a fun treat, but it is simple enough to whip up on a busy weeknight. If you want extra crunch, try to leave a few of the pretzel pieces slightly larger when you crush them.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 cups salted hard pretzels
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray

6Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place the pretzels in a large food processor or a sturdy plastic bag and crush them until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs.
3
Set up three shallow bowls. Put the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second, and the crushed pretzels in the third. Stir the garlic powder and black pepper into the flour.
4
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, then dip it into the egg wash, and finally press it firmly into the crushed pretzels so it is fully coated.
5
Place the chicken pieces on your prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray to help them brown.
6
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pretzel coating is golden brown.

Tips

These chicken strips are delicious dipped in honey mustard or barbecue sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat them in a toaster oven to bring back the crispiness.

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