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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce in 30 Minutes

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce transforms a simple weeknight meal into an unforgettable moment, ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 ounces Salted pretzels about 3 cups
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and pepper Add to taste
  • 2 large Eggs
  • Vegetable oil For frying
For the Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Whole grain mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust for spice preference
For Garnishing
  • 0.25 cup Flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 0.25 small Red onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Food Processor
  • shallow dish
  • Meat Mallet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  2. Pound the chicken between plastic wrap for even cooking.
Coating
  1. Pulse the salted pretzels in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. Combine crushed pretzels with paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Beat eggs with a splash of water in another shallow dish for dredging.
Cooking
  1. Heat ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
  3. Fry coated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Making the Sauce
  1. Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to create a roux.
  2. Gradually add milk and stir until thickened.
  3. Stir in cheese, mustard, paprika, and cayenne until smooth.
Serving
  1. Remove chicken from the skillet and drain excess oil.
  2. Drizzle the cheddar-mustard sauce over the chicken and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep oil at the right temperature to maintain crispiness. Store cheese sauce separately if making ahead.

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