Maple Pretzel Chicken

Name: Maple Pretzel Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1 large egg; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1-1/2 cups crushed pretzels; 1/4 cup canola oil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This unexpected combo delivers delicious results. The finer the pretzel crumb, the better. Larger pieces won't coat as well. —Tara Szlag, Columbus, Ohio

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 large egg
1/2 cup maple syrup
1-1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/4 cup canola oil

Directions

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and syrup. Place pretzels in a separate shallow bowl. Dip chicken in egg mixture and coat with pretzels.
In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 472 calories, 19g fat (2g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein.

This unexpected combo delivers delicious results. The finer the pretzel crumb, the better. Larger pieces won't coat as well. —Tara Szlag, Columbus, Ohio

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