Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together the satisfying crunch of pretzel coating and the tenderness of juicy chicken breasts, all topped off with a rich, creamy sauce. Ideal for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion where you want to impress guests, this recipe promises a unique combination of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper
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 with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, followed by the pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Meanwhile, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk and Dijon in a saucepan until warmed; add cheddar cheese until melted smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled or dipped in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg