Honey Mustard Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Recipe
This Honey Mustard Pretzel-Crusted Chicken recipe delivers a crunchy, flavorful twist on classic baked chicken. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy pretzel and panko breadcrumb crust, baked to golden perfection, and served with a sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard sauce. It’s an easy, family-friendly dish perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Crust
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Honey Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
For Baking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy cleanup.
- Prepare the pretzel crust: In a shallow dish, combine the crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. This mixture will provide a flavorful and crunchy crust for the chicken.
- Mix the egg wash: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined. This will help the crust adhere to the chicken.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the egg wash, ensuring it’s completely coated. Then press the chicken into the pretzel crumb mixture, pressing firmly to cover thoroughly. Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken: Drizzle olive oil or melted butter evenly over the coated chicken breasts. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the crust turns golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the honey mustard sauce: While the chicken is baking, mix together the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Once the chicken is baked, drizzle the honey mustard sauce over the top or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce. Enjoy your crunchy, flavorful chicken!
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pretzels lightly before crushing.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F (74°C).
- This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pretzels and breadcrumbs.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Feel free to swap Dijon mustard with spicy brown mustard for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
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