Description
Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful culinary twist on classic chicken dinners. This dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, served with a rich and creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that adds a burst of flavor. Perfect for family gatherings or an easy weeknight meal, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also sure to impress your guests. With its delicious combination of textures and flavors, this savory baked chicken is destined to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes for breading: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with pretzel crumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into eggs, then press into pretzel crumbs to ensure even coverage.
- Place the breaded chicken on the lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard and milk, cooking until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg