Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful twist on the classic chicken dinner. This recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates each bite. Perfect for both family weeknights and entertaining guests, this dish combines ease of preparation with impressive flavor. Serve it alongside fresh salads or hearty sides for a complete meal that will satisfy all appetites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
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 your breading station: place flour in one bowl, beat eggs with Dijon mustard in another, and add crushed pretzels to a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and Dijon mustard; stir until heated. Gradually add cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg