Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly marries crispy, pretzel-crusted chicken with a creamy and zesty sauce. This recipe is ideal for family dinners, game days, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. With its satisfying crunch and flavorful sauce, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, this ultimate recipe can be enjoyed as a main dish or transformed into delicious sandwiches or wraps for leftovers.
- 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 coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
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 with Dijon mustard in another bowl, and add crushed pretzels in the third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- For the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and Dijon mustard; gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg