Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce Delight
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This Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce is a deliciously crunchy meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (Butterflied and flattened)
- 2 cups Salted Pretzels (Ground into coarse crumbs)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (To taste)
- 2 large Eggs (Beaten with water)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil (For frying)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Can substitute margarine)
- 2 tablespoons Flour (Use gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 cup Milk (Almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Grated; can substitute pepper jack)
- 1 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard (Can swap with Dijon)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Adjust to spice preference)
- 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley Leaves (Fresh garnish)
- 1/2 medium Red Onion (Diced; optional)
- Butterfly the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about half an inch.
- Grind the salted pretzels in a food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Mix the ground pretzel crumbs with paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- In another dish, beat the eggs with a splash of water for the egg wash.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat in the pretzel crumbs and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in cheese, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley and onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg