Description
Make crispy pretzel crusted chicken, coated in crunchy pretzel crumbs, paired with a rich cheddar-mustard sauce for a unique twist on classic chicken dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Set up a breading station with plates for flour, whisked egg, and pretzel crumbs.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, honey, and a splash of water in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the cheddar-mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg