Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, an amazing ultimate recipe that marries the crunch of pretzels with tender, juicy chicken. This dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, guaranteed to impress your guests with its unique blend of flavors and textures. The creamy mustard-cheddar sauce elevates the chicken, making it a memorable meal everyone will adore. Easy to prepare and baked for a healthier twist on comfort food, this savory dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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 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 a breading station: one bowl for flour, another for beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third for crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg