Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re in search of a delightful and satisfying dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, look no further than Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This dish combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy, tangy sauce that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. It’s not only easy to prepare, but it also brings a fun twist to the classic chicken dinner. Perfectly baked for a golden crust and topped with velvety mustard-cheddar sauce, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and put crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then in the egg mixture, followed by rolling it in crushed pretzels.
- Bake the coated chicken on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- For the mustard-cheddar sauce, combine milk and Dijon mustard over medium heat; whisk in shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 140mg