PRETZEL-CRUSTED DRUMSTICKS

Pretzel-Crusted Drumsticks image

The first time I fixed this effortless main dish for guests, I received plenty of recipe requests. With their pretzel coating, these drumsticks seem to satisfy everyone's appetites. I'm sure you'll agree, they're yummy! -Joann Frazier Hensley, McGaheysville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup finely crushed pretzels
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 to 2 pounds chicken drumsticks

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the butter, cayenne and garlic powder. In another shallow bowl, combine the pretzels, pecans and pepper. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then roll in pretzel mixture., Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.