Description
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce is a delightful twist on classic comfort food. This recipe features juicy chicken cutlets coated in a crunchy pretzel crust that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. Paired with a creamy, tangy honey mustard sauce, this dish is perfect for dinner or can be sliced into wraps for a quick lunch. It’s an easy-to-make option that both kids and adults will love. Whether served alongside fresh salads or crispy fries, this versatile recipe is sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 100g pretzels
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 35g plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 180ml vegetable oil (or as needed)
- Flaky sea salt, to serve
- Finely diced fresh chives, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Adjust to taste and set aside.
- Crush pretzels using a food processor or zip-lock bag until coarse crumbs form.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with half the spice mix, another with beaten eggs, and the third with crushed pretzels mixed with the remaining spices.
- Cut chicken breasts horizontally to create four cutlets.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly in pretzel mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-based pan over medium heat until hot (about 180°C / 350°F).
- Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve hot with flaky sea salt and chives sprinkled on top alongside the honey mustard sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 130mg