Description

This Pretzel Crusted Chicken recipe is a delightful twist on classic chicken tenders, creating a crispy and flavorful coating using crushed pretzels. Served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, it’s a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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Pretzel Chicken

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8-10 oz each)
4 oz salted pretzels
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper
1 egg
Neutral oil for frying
Fresh parsley for serving

Sauce

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 oz cheddar cheese shredded

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly each chicken breast to create 4 thinner pieces. Flatten with a mallet between plastic wrap to even thickness.
Prepare Pretzel Coating: Process pretzels in a food processor to crumbs. Combine flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a dish. Whisk the egg in another dish. Place pretzel crumbs in a third dish.
Coat and Fry: Dip each chicken piece in flour, egg, and pretzel crumbs. Fry in oil until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then add milk and mustard. Gradually incorporate cheddar cheese until melted and sauce is slightly thickened.
Serve: Top the chicken with the mustard cheddar sauce and minced parsley.

Notes

The sauce may not thicken excessively; avoid overcooking to prevent a grainy texture.
Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition estimation assumes some oil absorption during frying.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
Sugar: Approx. 3g
Sodium: Approx. 800mg
Fat: Approx. 25g
Saturated Fat: Approx. 12g
Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
Fiber: Approx. 1g
Protein: Approx. 35g
Cholesterol: Approx. 120mg