Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re in search of a delicious and easy weeknight meal, look no further than Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates the dish to new heights. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also guaranteed to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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
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 with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in crushed pretzels.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce, combine milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg