Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic chicken with this Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe. Crispy pretzel-coated chicken breasts served with a creamy cheddar-mustard sauce – a perfect combination of crunchy and creamy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Crusted Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 5-ounce bag salted pretzels (about 3 cups)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the 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
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 small red onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly and flatten the chicken breasts.
- Coat with Pretzel Crumbs: Grind pretzels, mix with seasonings, and coat chicken.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook coated chicken in oil until crispy.
- Make the Cheddar-Mustard Sauce: Prepare a creamy sauce with cheese, mustard, and spices.
- Serve: Drizzle sauce over cooked chicken and garnish with parsley and onions.
Notes
- Ensure pretzels are finely ground for a crispy coating.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pretzel Crusted Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Cheddar-Mustard Sauce, Pretzel Coating
