Description
Pretzel Chicken is a crunchy, sweet, and savory dinner option, perfect for weeknights or family meals.
Ingredients
4 cups (5 ounces) mini pretzels 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (16–20 ounces total) 1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Place pretzels in food processor; pulse 15-18 times until finely ground. Mix crushed pretzels with mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk eggs and 1 tbsp honey; coat chicken cutlets in egg mixture, then pretzel mixture. Pan-fry chicken in hot oil 6-8 minutes, turning once, until 165°F. Or air-fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and remaining honey. Serve chicken with honey mustard sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. Adjust honey for desired sweetness. Reheat in air fryer or skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried / Air-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 589
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Honey Mustard, Crunchy Chicken, Easy Dinner