Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of textures and flavors with Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This exquisite dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, complemented by a rich and creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering, this easy-to-make recipe brings a unique twist to classic chicken. With its golden-brown exterior and savory sauce, every bite promises satisfaction, making it a family favorite that even kids will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
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 a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast by dipping in flour, then egg mixture, and finally pressing into the crushed pretzels.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan, then stir in cheddar until melted.
- Serve chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg