Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful and comforting dish that elevates your dinner experience. Imagine crispy, pretzel-crusted chicken breasts paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that adds irresistible flavor to each bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress guests of all ages. With its crunchy texture and savory taste, Pretzel Chicken is destined to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- Seasonings: 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, whisk eggs with Dijon mustard in another bowl, and add crushed pretzels to a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally roll in the crushed pretzels.
- Arrange the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan; gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg