Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, an amazing ultimate recipe that brings together crispy pretzels and juicy chicken, all enveloped in a creamy, tangy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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 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 three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one for crushed pretzels.
- Bread each chicken breast by dipping it into flour, then egg mixture, and finally coating it with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg