Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe! This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that is simply irresistible. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, it’s a delightful way to impress family and friends. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a standout choice for any occasion, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
- 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
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat 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 three bowls: flour in one, whisked eggs with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in the third.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg mixture, and finally press into crushed pretzels.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon in a saucepan; stir in cheddar until melted. Season to taste.
- Serve chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 210mg