Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Tasty Delight
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy, savory dish featuring juicy chicken coated in crunchy pretzels and drizzled with a creamy, tangy cheddar-mustard sauce.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- bowls
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Coating
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded evenly if thick
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels for coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard mixed with eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for sauce
- ½ cup milk for sauce base
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce for serving or drizzling
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up breading stations using 3 bowls: Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in Bowl 1. Whisk eggs and Dijon mustard in Bowl 2. Add crushed pretzels in Bowl 3.
- Dredge chicken: Coat each breast in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg-mustard mix, and press into pretzels for full coverage.
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Heat milk and cheddar cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth. Add mustard-cheddar sauce and blend thoroughly.
- Drizzle sauce over hot, crispy chicken. Optional: serve with roasted potatoes or a salad.
Notes
Ensure chicken is not too thick; pound to even thickness for even cooking. Sauce can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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