Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a deliciously unique dish that combines the crunch of pretzels with a creamy, tangy cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. The crispy coating adds texture while the mustard-cheddar sauce enhances every bite, making it a true crowd-pleaser. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in the third.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, followed by pressing into the crushed pretzels.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan, then gradually stirring in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with sauce or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 115mg