Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is an irresistible dish that combines crispy pretzel coating with a creamy, cheesy mustard sauce. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful crunch and a flavor explosion that will impress both kids and adults. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to become a favorite. Pair it with your choice of sides for a complete dinner experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 your breading station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally 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 should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- While baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg