Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re searching for a delightful dinner option that combines crunch and creaminess, look no further than this Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a savory pretzel crust, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Paired with a rich mustard-cheddar sauce, it transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Quick to prepare and perfect for family gatherings, this recipe will definitely earn a spot in your regular meal rotation.
- 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
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the 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, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and the last filled with crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast into flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg