Pretzel Crusted Chicken
This Pretzel Crusted Chicken features a crispy pretzel crust and is served with a creamy cheddar sauce, making it a delightful and easy weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8-10 oz each) Butterflied and flattened
- 4 oz salted pretzels Crushed
- 1/4 cup flour For coating
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 piece egg Whisked
- as needed Neutral oil For frying
- Fresh parsley for serving Chopped
For the Mustard Cheddar Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter For high heat
- 1 tablespoon flour For thickening
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Butterfly each chicken breast to make 4 thinner pieces. Flatten between plastic wrap.
- Crush pretzels in a food processor until crumbly.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg.
- Place crushed pretzels in a third dish.
Frying
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Dip each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then egg, then pretzel crumbs.
- Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Keep cooked chicken warm in an oven.
Mustard Cheddar Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then milk, and Dijon mustard.
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and season to taste.
Serving
- Serve chicken with warm mustard cheddar sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy coating. You can use different types of cheese for the sauce, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a twist. Baking is an option; coat the chicken, place it on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes.