Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful twist on the classic chicken dinner. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a creamy and flavorful mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals, this recipe impresses with its unique textures and bold flavors. The crispy exterior and rich sauce create a satisfying experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 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 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 your breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third bowl with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- For the mustard-cheddar sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in cheddar until melted.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg