Description
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce is a delicious twist on classic comfort food. This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust that delivers an irresistible texture and flavor. Paired with a creamy honey mustard sauce, it perfectly balances tangy sweetness with savory goodness. Perfect for dinner or sliced into wraps for a quick lunch, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. With just 25 minutes of prep and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 5 tbsp full-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp classic yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 100g / 3.5 oz pretzels
- 2 chicken breasts (250g / 9 oz each)
- 35g / 1/4 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 180ml / 3/4 cup vegetable oil (or as needed)
- Flaky sea salt, to serve
- Finely diced fresh chives, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the honey mustard sauce by mixing mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Adjust flavors as desired.
- Crush pretzels into coarse crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with pretzel crumbs mixed with spices.
- Slice chicken breasts into cutlets and dredge each in flour, egg, and finally coat in pretzel mixture.
- Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat until hot (180°C/350°F).
- Fry cutlets in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with honey mustard sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg