Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that combines crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken with a creamy and tangy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this recipe offers an impressive blend of textures and tastes that are sure to please everyone at the table. With simple preparation steps and kid-friendly appeal, it’s an effortless way to elevate your mealtime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your 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, whisk eggs and Dijon mustard in another bowl, and crushed pretzels in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press into crushed pretzels.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce: Heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; gradually stir in cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 180mg