Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the irresistible crunch of pretzel coating and the tender juiciness of chicken breasts. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or game day celebrations, making it a crowd-pleaser for both adults and kids. The combination of crispy textures and a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce adds a unique flavor profile to your meal, taking comfort food to new heights. With straightforward preparation steps, this recipe is accessible to cooks of all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a delicious homemade dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 egg mixture, then press into crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season to taste.
- Let chicken rest before serving with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg