Description
Pretzel Crusted Chicken combines a crunchy pretzel and panko coating with juicy chicken breasts, fried to golden perfection. Paired with a tangy, creamy mustard sauce, this dish is an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied or pounded to even thickness)
1 cup pretzel crumbs (crushed pretzels)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
1/2 cup canola oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon za’atar (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
For the creamy mustard sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 tablespoon dill
Instructions
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied or pounded to even thickness)
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1 cup pretzel crumbs (crushed pretzels)
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon flour
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)
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1/2 cup canola oil (for frying)
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1 tablespoon za’atar (optional)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
For the creamy mustard sauce:
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
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1 tablespoon pickle juice
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1 teaspoon horseradish
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1 tablespoon dill
Notes
Spicy Version: Add more hot sauce or chili flakes to the breading for extra heat.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pretzels and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free alternative.
Sauce Options: Swap the creamy mustard sauce for honey mustard or BBQ sauce for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
