Description
Hey kitchen comrades! Ready for a dinner that feels like a warm hug but cooks fast like a superhero? These Honey Mustard Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Cutlets bring tender chicken wrapped in crunchy, salty pretzels, glazed with a sticky-sweet honey mustard that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. No frying, no fuss—just one sheet pan and about 30 minutes to crispy, sweet-savory bliss. Perfect for solo dinners or feeding your favorite crew!
Ingredients
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
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1 cup crushed pretzels (coarse crumbs, not powder)
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½ cup Dijon mustard
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¼ cup honey
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 large egg, beaten
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder (for pretzel crumbs)
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Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. For extra crispiness, place the sheet pan in the oven while it heats.
2. Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil. Set aside half the glaze for drizzling after baking.
3. Prepare the Coating Station:
In one shallow bowl, beat the egg. In another, mix crushed pretzels and optional garlic powder.
4. Coat the Chicken:
Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dip each into the egg, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into pretzel crumbs, coating well. Place on the hot baking sheet.
5. Bake & Glaze:
Brush cutlets with half the honey mustard glaze. Bake 10 minutes, then flip cutlets, brush again, and bake another 8–10 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. Rest & Serve:
Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with reserved glaze, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
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Pat chicken very dry before coating for better adhesion.
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Press pretzel crumbs firmly and let coated cutlets rest 5 minutes before baking to help crust set.
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If glaze starts to burn, tent foil over cutlets for last 5 minutes of baking.
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Crush pretzels in a food processor to coarse crumbs for best texture—avoid powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 370cal Per Serving
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 32g