Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful twist on your classic chicken dinner. This mouthwatering recipe features crispy, pretzel-coated chicken breasts paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this dish not only delivers on taste but also on texture, thanks to the crunchy pretzel crust. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delectable meal in no time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Your family will love this fun and flavorful dish that turns any meal into a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into crushed pretzels.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Serve warm chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg