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Ingredients
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- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more as needed for frying)
- 8 oz deli ham, thinly sliced (cherry smoked ham recommended)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese, sliced thick
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 pretzel buns (or bread of choice)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Flatten and season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten egg, and panko.
- Dredge chicken pieces, then fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Prepare honey mustard sauce by mixing Dijon mustard and honey.
- Toast pretzel buns with butter, adding Swiss cheese to melt.
- Layer ham and crispy chicken on the toasted buns, top with honey mustard sauce.
- Serve warm with optional extra honey mustard.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
Consider marinating chicken beforehand for added flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 110