Description
Experience the delight of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that promises both crunch and creaminess in every bite. This ultimate recipe takes tender chicken breasts, coats them in a crispy pretzel crust, and serves them drizzled with a rich mustard-cheddar sauce. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this meal is not only delicious but also simple to prepare, making it a go-to for cooks at any skill level. Whether you’re serving it alongside fresh salads or comforting sides like mashed potatoes, this dish is sure to become a favorite. Try this amazing recipe today and impress your guests with its unique flavors!
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs with Dijon mustard in another, and fill a third bowl with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast by dipping into flour, then egg mixture, and finally pressing into crushed pretzels.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg