Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re on the hunt for a deliciously unique dinner option, look no further than Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This crowd-pleasing recipe takes tender chicken breasts and coats them in a crunchy pretzel crust, baked to golden perfection. The rich and creamy mustard-cheddar sauce elevates every bite, making it a standout dish for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. With its quick prep time and make-ahead options, this meal is not only easy to make but sure to impress. Serve it alongside your favorite veggies or over a bed of rice for a fulfilling and flavorful experience.
- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Bread each chicken breast in flour, egg mixture, then pretzels.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce: heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg