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Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

Crispy pretzel crusted chicken served with a delicious cheddar-mustard sauce, an easy dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 695 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • non-stick skillet
  • saucepan
  • mallet

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 5-ounce bag salted pretzels about 3 cups
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Garnish

  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves a generous handful, chopped
  • ¼ small red onion finely chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Instructions

  • Butterfly each of the chicken breasts, making a total of 4 thin chicken breasts. Then flatten with a mallet so that they are uniform in thickness, about ¼".
  • Put the pretzels in a food processor and grind until fine. Put the crumbs in a shallow dish. Combine with paprika and season with salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with a splash of water.
  • Preheat a large non-stick skillet with a ¼-inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • One at a time, coat each chicken breast in the egg and then the ground pretzels.
  • Add the pretzel-coated chicken breasts to the hot oil. Cook in a single layer, in 2 batches if necessary, about 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, mustard, paprika and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken breasts with a drizzle of cheddar-mustard sauce and a sprinkle of parsley and red onion.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat the chicken in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes, or heat it in your air fryer to keep it crispy. Store the cheese sauce separately, and reheat in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 50gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 240mgSodium: 1241mgPotassium: 753mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1655IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 580mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cheddar-Mustard Sauce, chicken recipe, easy dinner, Pretzel Crusted Chicken
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