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Grain-Free Pretzel Crusted Baked Chicken

Crispy, grain-free pretzel-crusted chicken baked and served with a tangy honey mustard sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-ounce bag grain-free pretzels broken into pieces before processing
  • 2 Tbsp super fine almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 large eggs whisked
  • 1 1/5 to 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin fillets
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt to taste (for sauce)

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the 5-ounce bag of pretzels in a food processor or blender and pulse until they form a coarse breadcrumb-like flour.
  3. Transfer the ground pretzels to a bowl and stir in the almond flour (or gluten-free flour), paprika, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt until evenly combined.
  4. Whisk the two large eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth.
  5. Dip each thin chicken fillet into the beaten eggs, then press into the pretzel mixture to coat both sides thoroughly. Place coated fillets onto the prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining chicken.
  6. Bake on the center rack for 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden and crisp. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. Meanwhile, make the honey mustard sauce by blending the olive oil, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, raw honey, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt until smooth.
  8. Serve the baked chicken with the honey mustard sauce alongside your preferred sides.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced fillets for even baking.
  • Pulse pretzels to a coarse crumb, not a paste.
  • Adjust honey amount for desired sweetness.
  • Check chicken with a meat thermometer for safety.