Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 cups pretzel crumbs
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ cup honey
– ¼ cup Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
Creating Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Honey Mustard Sauce can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and set aside.
3. Set Up Breading Station: In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
4. Season the Flour: Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the flour, mixing well.
5. Coat the Chicken:
– Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
– Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
– Finally, press the chicken into the pretzel crumbs, coating it thoroughly.
6. Prepare for Baking: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake the Chicken: Drizzle a little olive oil over the chicken and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
8. Make the Honey Mustard Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey and Dijon mustard until smooth. Adjust the ratio to your taste.
9. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.
10. Serve: Slice the chicken, drizzle with honey mustard sauce, and enjoy!
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g