Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard—a delightful dish that elevates traditional fried chicken to new heights! This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel and panko crust, paired with a zesty mustard dipping sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this flavorful meal is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 soft pretzels, crushed into coarse crumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 tbsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Coat the egg-covered chicken in crushed pretzels followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like paprika or garlic powder into the breadcrumb mixture. Substitute crushed crackers for pretzels if desired. To retain crispiness when reheating leftovers, use an oven set at 350°F for about 10 minutes.