Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the crispy crunch of pretzels with juicy chicken breasts, topped off with a creamy and tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With its unique flavor profile and satisfying texture, it makes for an unforgettable meal that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
- 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
- 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, beat 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 it into the crushed pretzels.
- Place the breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the sauce, combine milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; add shredded cheddar until melted. Season as needed.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg