Meat & Poultry
Crispy Pretzel Crust Lemon Herb Chicken
This is a fun, easy, and healthy quick meal. A great source of protein and fiber. I used protein pretzels from Crisp Power you can find them on Amazon. You can pair this chicken with a salad or my air-fried baby potatoes. This Protein Pretzel-Crusted Lemon Herb Chicken is crispy, flavorful, and pack
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-5 oz each)
- 1 tbls olive oil
- 1 tbls fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2-3 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbls Dijon mustard
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add chicken to a shallow dish then add the marinade. Marinate the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Crush the pretzels and add to a shallow dish.
- 4
In another shallow dish, beat the egg and mix in the Dijon mustard.
- 5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- 6
Dip each marinated chicken breast into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated then press the chicken into the crushed pretzels, covering the entire surface.
- 7
Pat gently to ensure the pretzel crumbs adhere well.
- 8
For Air Frying: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with a little oil to prevent sticking.
- 9
Place the pretzel-crusted chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap.
- 10
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 11
Cook until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 12
Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- 13
Serve with a green salad.
