This Keto Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce has a toasty and deep flavor. We prepare this pretzel chicken with crushed pork rinds, onion powder, eggs, garlic powder, chicken breasts, almond flour, baking powder, ground flaxseed, black pepper, Dijon mustard, salt, cheddar cheese, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and heavy cream. This pretzel chicken contains 420 calories and four grams of net carbs. We make this pretzel chicken in just forty-five minutes. This Keto Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is excellent for appetizers, weekday breakfasts, events, lunches, occasions, celebrations, parties, functions, get-togethers, and dinners. We store this pretzel chicken in a freezer for nearly sixty days, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this pretzel chicken with Cheesy Broccoli Almond Bake, Zucchini Ribbon, Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries, or Creamy Avocado Herb Dip.
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STATS:
- Course: Main Course
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 chicken breast
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total yields: 4
- Difficulty Level: Medium
- Total Time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Shallow coating dish
- Frying pan
- Tongs
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
CHICKEN:
- 4 pieces of chicken breasts
- 1 cup Almond flour
- ½ cup Crushed pork rinds
- 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed
- Baking powder, one teaspoon
- One tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
MUSTARD CHEDDAR SAUCE:
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Pepper
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- Salt
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
CHICKEN BREAST:
- We have to use chicken breasts, as they will give a crispy coating and help in uniform cooking. As a replacement, you can use pork cutlets, chicken thighs, or turkey breast.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This flour will deliver a nutty coating and give a light texture to this pretzel chicken. You might also utilize Parmesan or crushed pork rinds.
PORK RINDS:
- You can use crushed pork rinds, which will provide a crunchy texture. As an alternative, we can use finely crushed sunflower seeds, almond meal, or crushed cheese crisps.
FLAXSEED:
- Flaxseed is utilized to combine all the items and give a fiber content. You can swap it with powder of psyllium husk or seeds of chia.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Use Dijon mustard, which will deliver a deep and tarty flavor. It will also help in balancing and improving all the flavors. Alternate it with spicy brown mustard, homemade keto mustard mix, or yellow mustard.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese forms a silky texture and strong flavor for this pretzel chicken. Use Monterey Jack, Gouda, or mozzarella instead.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We gently warm the oven to 200°Celcius and put the baking parchment on the sheet.
- Stir all the spices, almond flour, baking powder, crushed pork rinds, and flaxseed in a dish.
- Mix the Dijon mustard into the eggs in a different vessel.
- Soak all the chicken breasts in the mixture of egg.
- And then completely coat them with the dry mixture and blend properly to stick.
- Arrange coated chicken on tray & bake till completely cooked and browned, for almost twenty-five minutes.
- Slowly warm the heavy cream in a saucepan, put the cheddar cheese in it, and mix them till melted.
- Whisk in the salt, mustard, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Slowly cook them till thicker and smoother.
- Put the chicken on the plate and drizzle the mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Serve this pretzel chicken quickly.
TIPS:
- Include a tiny bit of xanthan gum to create a thicker texture.
- We utilize finely crushed pork rinds for perfect coating.
- Do not crowd the sheet too much to get a crispier texture.
- Cool the chicken for almost five minutes and then bake it to maintain the juicy texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice
- Cheesy Broccoli Almond Bake
- Creamy Spinach & Mushroom
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Buttered Asparagus
LIGHT AND FRESH:
- Zucchini Ribbon
- Olive Oil Dressing
- Avocado Bacon
- Cabbage Slaw
- Mayo Dressing
KETO SIDES:
- Keto Mashed Cauliflower
- Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries
ADD-ONS:
- Herb Garlic Butter Drizzle Cauliflower
- Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin
- Creamy Avocado Herb Dip
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place them in a closed dish and stock for more than 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Store coated and uncooked chicken for nearly 60 days.
FAQs:
May we omit the pork rinds?
- Yes, you can skip the pork rinds, although the texture will not remain crunchy.
Will I prepare this pretzel chicken in an air fryer?
- Yes, you can cook this pretzel chicken for almost eighteen minutes at 180° Celsius.
Does this pretzel chicken contain any gluten?
- No, this pretzel chicken doesn’t have any gluten.
How can I prepare spicy pretzel chicken?
- To add more heat, you can add cayenne or chili flakes.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 620 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1.5 g
Fats: 28 g
Proteins: 35 g
Portion Size: 1 coated chicken breast
Total Carbs: 6 g