Description
This Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel crust, served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce. A delightful twist on a classic chicken dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Pretzel Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8–10 oz each)
- 4 oz salted pretzels
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic power
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- Neutral oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for serving
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Butterfly the Chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half horizontally to make 4 thinner pieces. Place each piece between plastic wrap and flatten with a mallet.
- Prepare Pretzel Coating: Process pretzels in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Combine flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a dish. Whisk the egg in another dish. Place pretzel crumbs in a third dish.
- Coat and Fry the Chicken: Dip chicken in flour, then egg, and finally in pretzel crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then add milk and mustard. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Top chicken with mustard cheddar sauce and parsley.
Notes
- The sauce may not thicken excessively; avoid overcooking to prevent a grainy texture.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and can vary based on ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
