Description
Enjoy this crunchy and flavorful Pretzel Chicken served with a creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by slicing your chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets. This helps them cook evenly and quickly. Pat them dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place pretzels in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they’re finely ground but still have some texture—think coarsely crushed, not powder. Pour them into a shallow bowl.
- In one shallow dish, place the flour. In another, whisk the eggs with milk. In a third, add the crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels, making sure they’re well coated on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to form a roux, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Dijon and yellow mustard, then gradually add the shredded cheddar. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the pretzel-crusted chicken and spoon the warm mustard cheddar sauce over the top. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a crisp green salad.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add spices to the flour coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg