Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a sensational dish that brings together crispy pretzel-coated chicken and a rich, creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers an unforgettable dining experience, whether you’re hosting a family dinner, enjoying a casual weeknight meal, or cheering on your favorite team during game day. The delightful crunch of the pretzel crust complements the smoothness of the sauce, creating a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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 three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat; add shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg