Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in a delicious twist on traditional chicken with our Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This irresistible dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a creamy and tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this meal is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can have this comforting dish ready in no time. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a weeknight feast, Pretzel Chicken is the perfect solution for satisfying cravings.
- 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 the 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 for flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one for crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, combine milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Allow the chicken to rest before serving with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg