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Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce

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Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce brings a delightful twist to your dinner table. This comfort food favorite features juicy chicken cutlets enveloped in a crunchy pretzel coating, perfectly complemented by a creamy honey mustard sauce that balances tangy sweetness with a satisfying crunch. Ideal for family dinners or quick lunches, this dish is versatile enough to serve as sliders or in wraps. With easy-to-follow instructions and minimal prep, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 chicken breasts (approximately 500g)
  • 100g pretzels
  • 35g plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Paprika
  • Salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Oregano
  • Black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the honey mustard sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Crush pretzels into coarse crumbs using a food processor or zip-lock bag.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour (mixed with half of the spice blend), one for beaten eggs, and one for pretzel crumbs (mixed with remaining spices).
  4. Slice chicken into cutlets and coat each piece in flour, then egg, and finally pretzel crumbs.
  5. Heat oil in a heavy pan until hot (180°C / 350°F) then fry cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack and let it rest before serving with the sauce.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approx. 150g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg