Flavor Expedition Recipe
Spicy Mustard Pretzel Chicken Salad
May 21, 2024
Let’s be honest—salads don’t usually make people’s mouths water. But when you bring crispy pretzel-crusted chicken into the mix, tossed with a little fire from our Scorching Afternoon (Spicy Mustard) seasoning, you’ve got yourself a salad that could steal t...
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Feeds
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
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Scorching Afternoon
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 pieces)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2–3 Tbsp Scorching Afternoon (Spicy Mustard Seasoning)
- 4 heaping cups mini pretzels (about 2 cups when crushed)
- Olive oil cooking spray
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Salad
- 8 oz mixed greens
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken Coating
In a medium bowl, stir together mayo, Dijon mustard, and Scorching Afternoon seasoning. In a food processor (or good old-fashioned Ziploc bag + rolling pin therapy session), crush the pretzels into fine crumbs and pour into a wide shallow bowl.
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Coat the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry. Slather them with the mayo-mustard mixture until fully coated, then dredge in pretzel crumbs until every inch is crunchy.
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Cook the Chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray coated chicken with olive oil spray, then arrange pieces in the air fryer basket without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Cook 17–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden with an internal temp of 165°F.
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Mix the Dressing
In a large measuring cup or jar, whisk together yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Assemble the Salad
Arrange greens on a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with onion slices, tomato wedges, and sliced pretzel chicken. Drizzle generously with honey mustard dressing and get ready to impress yourself.
This Spicy Mustard Pretzel Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is equal parts crispy, zesty, and refreshing. It’s hearty enough to satisfy the “I need real food” crowd, but still fresh and vibrant. Basically, it’s proof that salad doesn’t have to be boring—it can bring the heat.
Pro Tip
- Oven option: No air fryer? Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
- Spice control: Want it extra fiery? Add an extra teaspoon of Scorching Afternoon to your dressing, too.
- Meal prep hack: Make extra chicken and use it for wraps or sandwiches later in the week.
Feeds4
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Let’s be honest—salads don’t usually make people’s mouths water. Bu...
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 pieces)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2–3 Tbsp Scorching Afternoon (Spicy Mustard Seasoning)
- 4 heaping cups mini pretzels (about 2 cups when crushed)
- Olive oil cooking spray
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Salad
- 8 oz mixed greens
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
Instructions
-
Prep the Chicken Coating
In a medium bowl, stir together mayo, Dijon mustard, and Scorching Afternoon seasoning. In a food processor (or good old-fashioned Ziploc bag + rolling pin therapy session), crush the pretzels into fine crumbs and pour into a wide shallow bowl.
-
Coat the Chicken
Pat the chicken breasts dry. Slather them with the mayo-mustard mixture until fully coated, then dredge in pretzel crumbs until every inch is crunchy.
-
Cook the Chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Lightly spray coated chicken with olive oil spray, then arrange pieces in the air fryer basket without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Cook 17–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden with an internal temp of 165°F.
-
Mix the Dressing
In a large measuring cup or jar, whisk together yogurt, mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
-
Assemble the Salad
Arrange greens on a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with onion slices, tomato wedges, and sliced pretzel chicken. Drizzle generously with honey mustard dressing and get ready to impress yourself.
This Spicy Mustard Pretzel Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is equal parts crispy, zesty, and refreshing. It’s hearty enough to satisfy the “I need real food” crowd, but still fresh and vibrant. Basically, it’s proof that salad doesn’t have to be boring—it can bring the heat.
Pro Tip
- Oven option: No air fryer? Bake on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping once.
- Spice control: Want it extra fiery? Add an extra teaspoon of Scorching Afternoon to your dressing, too.
- Meal prep hack: Make extra chicken and use it for wraps or sandwiches later in the week.
![Spicy mustard seasoning jar with peppers and mustard seeds on a white background. [pack-1]](http://flavorexpedition.com/cdn/shop/files/Scorching_Product_Image_No_Back.png?v=1777942305&width=900)
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