Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a rich and creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress with its unique crunchy texture and savory taste. Each bite of tender chicken paired with the cheesy sauce creates an unforgettable dining experience that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl for flour, another for beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third for crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg