Description
Savory Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar is a mouthwatering dish that combines the satisfying crunch of pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, offering an irresistible flavor experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs with Dijon mustard in another bowl, and fill a third bowl with crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in crushed pretzels.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 74°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm half the milk and melt half the cheddar cheese for the sauce.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce; mix until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Serve hot drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg