Description
Golden Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar is a mouthwatering dish that delivers the perfect crunch and flavor combination, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or casual gatherings. Each juicy chicken breast is coated in a delightful pretzel crust, offering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Topped with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, this recipe elevates your comfort food game. Easy to prepare and kid-friendly, it’s sure to impress both guests and picky eaters alike. Enjoy this deliciously baked chicken dish alongside your favorite sides for a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and mustard, and the last with crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in crushed pretzels.
- Place breaded chicken on the prepared tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 74°C).
- While baking, heat half of the milk in a saucepan; stir in half of the cheddar until melted. Add remaining milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve chicken hot drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg