Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce
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.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (approximately 500g)
- 100 g pretzels
- 35 g 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
- Prepare the honey mustard sauce by mixing all sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Crush pretzels into coarse crumbs using a food processor or zip-lock bag.
- 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).
- Slice chicken into cutlets and coat each piece in flour, then egg, and finally pretzel crumbs.
- 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.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack and let it rest before serving with the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken cutlet (approx. 150g) | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Unsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 670mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g