Description
Learn how to make delicious Pretzel Chicken with Mustard and Cheddar Sauce at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a savory dinner!
Ingredients
- – 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- – 1 5-ounce bag unsalted pretzels (about 85g)
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- – Salt and pepper (to taste)
- – 2 eggs
- – Vegetable oil (for frying)
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) flour
- – 480 ml milk
- – 226g sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) whole grain mustard
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- – 60ml flat leaf parsley leaves (a generous handful, chopped)
- – 1/4 small red onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces, then use a meat mallet to pound them evenly to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place the pretzels in a blender or food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs, then transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish. Mix in the paprika and add salt and pepper to taste.
- In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs together with a small amount of water until well combined.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about 1/4 inch, setting the heat to medium-high.
- Dip each piece of chicken first into the beaten eggs, and then press into the pretzel crumbs to coat thoroughly.
- Place the coated chicken in the hot oil, frying them in a single layer. If necessary, cook in two batches, allowing about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce by heating the vegetable oil in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and continue cooking until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded cheese, whole grain mustard, paprika, and cayenne to the sauce, stirring until the cheese melts and everything is well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, pour the cheddar-mustard sauce over the chicken breasts and garnish with chopped parsley and finely chopped red onion.
Notes
- Consider using whole wheat pretzels for a healthier coating option.
- Experiment with gouda or gruyere cheese for a unique sauce flavor.
- Add a touch of honey or maple syrup to the sauce for a hint of sweetness.
