Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re in search of a delicious dinner that impresses without the hassle, look no further than Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This mouthwatering dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates the flavor profile to new heights. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table. With the option to prep ahead and customize to your liking, this recipe balances taste and convenience effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
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: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place on the lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/75°C).
- While chicken is baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg