Description
A delightful twist on classic fried chicken, coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and drizzled with a sweet cherry glaze, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (skinless, boneless preferred)
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (mix of soft and crunchy)
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Crush the pretzels and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dip the chicken in melted butter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Arrange chicken on a lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Warm cherry preserves in a saucepan, adding a bit of water if necessary.
- Drizzle cherry glaze over the chicken before serving.
- Optionally, broil for an extra 2-3 minutes for a crunchier topping.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute chicken for crispy tofu coated in crushed pretzels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, pretzel crust, cherry glaze, family dinner