Description
A delightful blend of crunchy pretzel coating and sweet cherry glaze, perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Set up a dredging station: Pour the crushed pretzels into one bowl and mix the chicken broth with chosen herbs in another.
- Coat each piece of chicken by dipping it in the broth mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredging in pretzel crumbs.
- Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. During the last 5 minutes, brush with cherry glaze.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to use panko breadcrumbs if you can’t find pretzels. Adjust glaze consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, dinner, family meal, cherry glaze, pretzel crust