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Crushed pretzel crust for baked chicken or fish Recipe

American · Main course · 10 min total

A crunchy, salty-savory crust made from crushed pretzels that adds a delightful texture and flavor to baked chicken or fish. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted pretzels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place pretzels in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until fine crumbs form, or pulse in a food processor until coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. Add crushed pretzels to the butter mixture and stir until evenly coated.
4. Press the pretzel mixture onto the surface of chicken breasts or fish fillets before baking.
5. Bake according to your recipe until the crust is golden and the meat is cooked through.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese to the crust mixture.
• Store any leftover crust in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• This crust works well with boneless chicken breasts, thighs, or white fish like cod or tilapia.

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