Pretzel Chicken with Mustard: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic comfort food with this Pretzel Chicken recipe, coated in crunchy pretzel crumbs and paired with a tangy mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and honey.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, mix any remaining Dijon mustard with honey for a dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some cayenne pepper to the pretzel coating.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg