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Pretzel sandwich filled with chicken breast fillets, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Crispy pretzel sandwich made with chicken breast fillets

Chicken Pretzel Bun Sandwiches (Quick Dough)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
This recipe uses a quick 'pretzel' technique (boiling then baking) on a baking powder dough to create a fast, hearty bun that sandwiches seasoned chicken. The boiling step gives that characteristic chewy, elastic crust that makes a pretzel a pretzel, without the long wait for yeast to rise.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large pot: For boiling water.
  • Baking sheet: For baking.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

For the dough, rub the cold butter into the flour until crumbly. Add sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and water. Knead lightly until combined.

Tip: This is a quick dough, no yeast rising is needed.
2 ✓

Shape into pretzels or buns.

Tip: Seal seams well so they don't open in the water.
3 ✓

Boil water in a large pot. Drop the dough pieces in one by one for 30 seconds (until they float).

Tip: Don't leave them in too long or they will become soggy.
4 ✓

Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until browned.

Tip: The wet surface helps them brown beautifully.
5 ✓

Meanwhile, cut the chicken into strips, season, and pan-fry until cooked through.

Tip: Sear them well for flavor.
6 ✓

Slice the pretzel buns in half and fill with the chicken.

Tip: Best served with mustard.

Recipe FAQ

Why boil before baking?
The hot water gelatinizes the starch on the surface of the dough, creating a shiny, chewy crust while keeping the inside soft.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3.5 oz Cold Butter
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1.25 cups Water
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 7 oz Chicken Breast Fillet