Pretzel-Crusted Chicken With Mixed Greens Recipe

Name: Pretzel-Crusted Chicken With Mixed Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens

Servings: persons

2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens

1
Place pretzels in a food processor; process until finely crushed. Place pretzels and flour in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, garlic and pepper. Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip both sides of chicken in flour, egg mixture and then pretzel crumbs.
2
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
3
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and mustard. Remove 2 tablespoons to another bowl for dressing; whisk in remaining oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
4
Place salad greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve with chicken and remaining mayonnaise mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sourdough pretzel nuggets, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Pretzel-Crusted Chicken With Mixed Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken With Mixed Greens

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