Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken breasts and a crunchy pretzel coating, topped off with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This irresistible recipe brings together flavors that are sure to impress your family and guests alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s simple enough for novice cooks yet sophisticated enough to wow even the most discerning palates. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a delicious meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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 your breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon in a saucepan; add cheese until melted. Season as desired.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg