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Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce Delight

Enjoy this Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce, a crunchy, gluten-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups Salted pretzels or substitute with tortilla chips or panko
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pieces Eggs or use a flax egg for a vegan alternative
  • Vegetable oil for frying; canola or peanut oil works well
Cheddar-Mustard Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 cups Milk for lactose-free options, use almond milk
  • 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded feel free to swap with pepper jack or Swiss
  • 2 tablespoons Whole grain mustard or Dijon if needed
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper adjust based on spice preference
Garnish Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup Flat-leaf parsley, chopped for freshness
  • 0.25 small Red onion, finely chopped for crunch and flavor

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Food Processor
  • shallow dish
  • saucepan
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Butterfly the boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pound to a uniform thickness of about ¼ inch.
  2. Pulse the salted pretzels in a food processor until fine crumbs. Mix with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Beat eggs with a splash of water in a shallow dish for the egg wash.
  4. Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece in the egg wash, then coat with pretzel crumbs, pressing firmly.
  6. Fry the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually stir in milk, cooking until thickened.
  8. Add cheddar cheese, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, stirring until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the cheddar-mustard sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley and red onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best results, fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure crispy texture.

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