Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is an irresistible dish that brings together the crunch of pretzel-coated chicken and a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your guests with its delightful flavors and textures. With each bite, enjoy the savory notes of seasoned chicken enveloped in a golden crust, complemented by a luscious sauce that ties everything together. Whether served as a main course or sliced for sandwiches, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- 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 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 in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
- For the mustard-cheddar sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 156mg