Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This irresistible dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, perfectly paired with a creamy, zesty mustard-cheddar sauce. Ideal for family dinners, game day gatherings, or any casual occasion, this recipe combines simplicity with gourmet taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in pretzels.
- Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and Dijon mustard. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving topped with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg