Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that perfectly combines crispy pretzel coating with juicy chicken and a rich, creamy sauce. This comforting meal is ideal for family dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion when you crave something special.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a 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 in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with 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/75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; add shredded cheddar cheese gradually until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot with drizzled sauce on top or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg