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Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce Bliss

Experience the delightful crunch of Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce, creating a memorable meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 cup Plain Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Pretzels crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt use quality sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano can swap for Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for heat
For Frying and Finishing
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil for frying
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt for serving
  • 1/4 cup Chives optional, for garnish
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Honey adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Shallow dishes
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Crush the pretzels into a coarse crumb using a food processor or zip-lock bag. Transfer to a shallow dish.
  3. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with spices.
  4. Coat chicken cutlets in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the crushed pretzels for an even coating.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry coated chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve with honey mustard sauce and garnish with chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately after frying. Adjust spice levels according to your preference.

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