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Pretzel Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Pretzel Honey Mustard Chicken is a deliciously crispy and juicy dish featuring chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, baked to golden perfection, and served with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. This easy-to-make family-friendly dinner combines savory spices and a delightful crunch with a flavorful dipping sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups pretzels, finely crushed
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Honey Mustard Sauce

  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into strips or leave them whole based on your preference for serving.
  3. Set up coating stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally press firmly into the seasoned crushed pretzels until fully coated.
  5. Arrange and oil: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle or spray the chicken with olive oil to help achieve a crispy texture.
  6. Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through. Bake until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is cooked through.
  7. Make the honey mustard sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise until smooth and well combined.
  8. Serve: Serve the crispy pretzel-crusted chicken hot alongside the honey mustard sauce for dipping, enjoying the perfect balance of crunchy texture and sweet-tangy flavor.

Notes

  • Use finely crushed pretzels for better coverage and a crispier crust.
  • Chicken tenders can be used instead of chicken breasts for quicker cooking and more uniform pieces.
  • For extra crunch, place the chicken on a wire rack set over the baking sheet to allow air circulation while baking.
  • Adjust the honey-to-mustard ratio in the sauce to make it sweeter or tangier to suit your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course, Chicken
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/pretzel-honey-mustard-chicken-recipe/