Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight! Perfect for any occasion, this dish features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel crust, topped with a rich, creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. It’s an easy-to-make meal that will impress your family and friends alike. Serve it with your favorite sides for a well-rounded dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor or texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the pretzels.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- For the sauce, heat milk in a saucepan until steaming, stir in cheddar until melted, then add Dijon mustard and seasoning.
- Serve hot drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg