Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce is an easy delicious dinner that incorporates a savory crunch.
Equipment
- food processor
- large non-stick skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 breasts boneless and skinless chicken
Pretzel Coating
- 1 5-ounce bag salted pretzels about 3 cups
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs beaten with a splash of water
Frying
- 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
- 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 (this keeps 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
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