Description
Discover how to make delicious Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce with this easy recipe. Perfect for a savory and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- – 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- – 1 5-ounce bag salted pretzels (about 85g)
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- – Salt and pepper (to taste)
- – 2 eggs
- – Vegetable oil (for frying)
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) beef broth
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) flour
- – 475 ml milk
- – 475g sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- – 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) whole grain mustard
- – 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) paprika
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- – 60 ml apple juice
- – parsley leaves (a generous handful, chopped)
- – 60g small red onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Split each chicken breast into two thinner pieces, resulting in four total. Use a mallet to pound them evenly to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Place pretzels in a food processor and crush them until they become fine crumbs. Transfer these crumbs to a shallow dish and mix in paprika, then season with salt and pepper. In a separate shallow dish, whisk the eggs together with a bit of water.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, adding enough vegetable oil to create a 1/4-inch depth.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, followed by the pretzel crumbs, ensuring a thorough coat.
- Carefully place the coated chicken into the heated oil. Cook them in a single layer, doing this in two rounds if needed, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are fully cooked.
- While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter and blend in the flour, cooking for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in cheese, mustard, paprika, and cayenne, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chicken with a generous drizzle of the mustard cheddar sauce and garnish with chopped parsley and red onion.
Notes
- For a crispier coating, dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and pretzel crumbs before frying.
- Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more or less milk until reaching your desired consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with a splash of apple juice for a touch of sweetness and depth of flavor.
