Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight is a mouthwatering dish that combines a satisfying crunch with a creamy, tangy sauce. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel crust, making it a hit for family dinners or casual gatherings. The rich mustard-cheddar sauce elevates each bite, ensuring you’ll want to make this easy meal time and again. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and will please even the pickiest of eaters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and the last with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in cheddar until melted. Add mustard and season to taste.
- Serve hot with the sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg