Description
Crispy, salty chicken filets coated in crushed pretzels and honey-mustard glaze, served with a fresh parsley garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (5 ounces) mini pretzels
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless Chicken Filet cutlets (16 to 20 ounces total)
- 1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, crush the mini pretzels into fine crumbs and set aside.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Place the buttermilk in a third bowl.
- Beat the eggs with 3/4 tablespoon of honey in a fourth bowl.
- Dredge each chicken filet in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk, and finally press into the pretzel crumbs, ensuring an even coating.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through, adjusting heat as needed.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, remaining 3/4 tablespoon honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a glaze.
- During the last minute of cooking, brush the glaze over each chicken filet and let it caramelize slightly.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, double‑coat the chicken by repeating the flour and pretzel steps. Ensure oil is hot but not smoking to avoid burning the pretzel coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel, crunchy, honey mustard, American, comfort food