This one pan pretzel crusted chicken is a tantalizing fusion of sweet and savory flavors that's as simple to make as it is savor. This dish is SO easy to recreate and brings together juicy chicken and savory mustard with the sweetness of honey and the saltiness of the pretzel coating.
While this one pan honey mustard pretzel crusted chicken can be enjoyed year round as a crowd-pleaser, it undeniably shines brightest during the cozy, comforting embrace of fall.
This one pan chicken was inspired by my one pan caprese chicken on this site.
This recipe pairs nicely with broccoli which is the vegetable of my choice. It also tastes great with a starchy carbohydrate such as this cauliflower gnocchi which I air fried and got from Trader Joes. Feel free to serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetable and starchy carbohydrate for a balanced and filling meal.
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Ingredients
- Chicken Breast
- Broccoli
- Avocado Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Ground Mustard
- Stone Ground Mustard or Dijon Mustard
- Pretzels, crushed
- Honey
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven top 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
- Add 2 Chicken Breast Slices to the center of a 9x13 ceramic baking dish. Then add in your vegetable of choice. I chose broccoli and used about 2 cups.
- Add your drizzle of avocado oil, and season with your salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard. Toss until the seasonings are well combined.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of mustard to the top of each chicken breast and use a basting brush to evenly spread the mustard across the top surface of your chicken.
- Add about ¼ cup of crushed pretzels to the top of the mustard. Use a spoon to push down the pretzel coating an help it to stick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove your pan from the oven and place on a temperature safe surface.
- Add a large drizzle of honey to the top of each chicken breast and serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetable and starchy carbohydrate for a balanced and filling meal.
Hint: Be careful not to remove your seasoning as you are spreading the mustard on your chicken with the basting brush.
Substitutions
If you are interested in making this one pan honey mustard pretzel crusted chicken but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:
- Gluten-free- Use gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Broccoli – if you don't like or have broccoli, feel free to substitute for your favorite non-starchy vegetable. Zucchini, brussels sprouts, green beans or a side salad are all great options.
This recipe is already dairy-free.
Variations
- Spicy - Use hot honey to add some spice to this dish.
- Kid friendly - This recipe is already kid friendly! Cut into smaller bites and serve!
Equipment
All you need to make this one pan pretzel crusted chicken is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan.
For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews.
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.
Storage
This recipe does not store very well because the pretzels will get soggy. This recipe is best served fresh.
Top tip
Be careful not to remove your seasoning as you are spreading the mustard on your chicken with the basting brush.
FAQ
No this recipe is not gluten-free, but you can make this recipe gluten-free by substituting for gluten-free pretzels.
Yes, this recipe is dairy free.
Because the pretzel coating will get soggy during storage, it is not recommended that this chicken is meal prepped.
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One Pan Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Equipment
- 1 9x13 ceramic baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Chicken Breast
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoons Ground Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Mustard or Dijon Mustard
- ½ cup Pretzels crushed
- 2 tablespoons Honey drizzled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven top 400 F and set your rack to the middle position.
- Add 2 Chicken Breast Slices to the center of a 9x13 ceramic baking dish. Then add in your vegetable of choice. I chose broccoli and used about 2 cups.
- Add your drizzle of avocado oil, and season with your salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and ground mustard. Toss until the seasonings are well combined.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of mustard to the top of each chicken breast and use a basting brush to evenly spread the mustard across the top surface of your chicken.
- Add about ¼ cup of crushed pretzels to the top of the mustard. Use a spoon to push down the pretzel coating an help it to stick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Remove your pan from the oven and place on a temperature safe surface.
- Add a large drizzle of honey to the top of each chicken breast and serve with your favorite non-starchy vegetable and starchy carbohydrate for a balanced and filling meal.
- Hint: Be careful not to remove your seasoning as you are spreading the mustard on your chicken with the basting brush.
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Notes
Substitutions
If you are interested in making this one pan pretzel crusted chicken but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:- Gluten-free- Use gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Broccoli – if you don't like or have broccoli, feel free to substitute for your favorite non-starchy vegetable. Zucchini, brussels sprouts, green beans or a side salad are all great options.
Variations
- Spicy - Use hot honey to add some spice to this dish.
- Kid friendly - This recipe is already kid friendly! Cut into smaller bites and serve!
Equipment
All you need to make this one pan pretzel crusted chicken is a 9×13 ceramic baking dish or pan. For those that are looking for something similar to the pan I used in my reel, here is a baking dish I found on amazon with great reviews. Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.Storage
This recipe does not store very well because the pretzels will get soggy. This recipe is best served fresh.Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Faith says
I made this tonight and loved it! Such a good upgrade to our usual chicken and rice and veg!