Description
Pretzel Honey Mustard Chicken is a deliciously crispy and juicy chicken dish where tender chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy crushed pretzel crust and baked to golden perfection. Served with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, this recipe offers an easy, flavorful, and family-friendly dinner option perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzels, finely crushed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Honey Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into strips or leave whole depending on your preference for serving.
- Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the crushed pretzels mixed thoroughly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece first into the flour, then into the beaten eggs, and finally press firmly into the seasoned crushed pretzels to ensure a full, even coating.
- Arrange and Oil: Place the coated chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle or spray olive oil over them to help with crisping.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until the pretzel crust is golden and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) confirming the chicken is cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken bakes, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth to create a sweet and tangy honey mustard dipping sauce.
- Serve: Serve the crispy pretzel crusted chicken warm alongside the honey mustard sauce for dipping, making a delightful and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use finely crushed pretzels for better coverage and a crispier crust on the chicken.
- You can substitute chicken tenders for chicken breasts for quicker cooking and more bite-sized portions.
- For extra crunch, place the coated chicken on a wire rack set over the baking sheet to allow air circulation during baking.
- Adjust the honey-to-mustard ratio in the sauce depending on your preferred level of sweetness or tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
