Description
Savory Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crunchy pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner, a gathering with friends, or a satisfying lunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and under an hour of cooking, you can serve up this standout meal that promises to impress everyone at your table. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite irresistible, making it a true comfort food classic.
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 black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels until fully coated.
- Place the breaded chicken on the baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 74°C or 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, heat half of the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; add remaining milk as needed to reach desired consistency. Mix in remaining cheddar until smooth.
- Serve hot chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (140g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg