Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances crispy textures and rich tastes. This delightful recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, elevated by a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that adds a zesty twist. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this meal promises to impress your family and guests alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have dinner ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
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 a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast into the flour, then egg mixture, followed by the crushed pretzels to coat evenly.
- Place 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).
- While chicken is baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk and adding Dijon mustard; stir in cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 125mg