Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, an amazing recipe that combines crispy pretzel crusted chicken with a creamy, savory sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, offering a unique blend of textures and flavors that everyone will love. With its easy preparation and kid-friendly appeal, it’s bound to become a staple in your kitchen. Serve it alongside fresh salads or hearty sides for a balanced meal that satisfies.
- 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
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 with three bowls: one for flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one for crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then press into crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Season to taste.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg