Description
This crispy pretzel chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that’s easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 15 ounces bag salted pretzels (about 3 cups)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 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
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- ¼ small red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken to even thickness, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up breading station: flour in one bowl, whisked eggs in another, crushed pretzels in a third.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in pretzels. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce: Heat butter in a skillet, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in mustard and cheese until melted.
- Add paprika, cayenne, parsley, and onion. Mix well and season to taste.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg