Baked Pretzel-Crusted Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (about 1.5 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 large soft pretzels (frozen or fresh)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures a crispy crust while keeping the chicken moist.
2. Prepare your chicken by patting it dry with paper towels.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs. In another bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a food processor, pulse the soft pretzels until they become coarse crumbs. Transfer these crumbs to a separate plate.
5. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
6. Press the chicken into the pretzel crumbs, ensuring an even coating.
7. Arrange your coated chicken on a greased baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
9. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

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