Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy, flavor-packed delight that combines tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounce each)
- 2 cup 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
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels.
5. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. For the sauce, warm the milk in a saucepan, whisk in cheddar until melted, then stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Season to taste.
7. Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce.
Notes
Choose high-quality chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
Ensure pretzel crumbs are coarsely crushed for texture.
Bake on a wire rack for even crisping.
Experiment with different cheeses or add honey for flavor.
Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg