Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken



1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup finely crushed pretzels
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2-2lbs chicken (thighs/drumsticks, etc)


In a shallow bowl, combine the butter, cayenne and garlic powder. In another shallow bowl,combine the pretzels and pepper. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then roll in pretzel mixture.

Place in a greased 13in x 9in baking dish. Bake chicken, uncovered at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until thermometer reads 180 degrees, turning once.


Prep: 10 minutes Bake: 50 minutes  makes about 5 servings