Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, crispy chicken with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful crunch from the pretzel coating and a tangy kick from the mustard-cheddar sauce. Not only is it simple to prepare, but its unique flavors are sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside fresh veggies, rice, or in a sandwich for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs and Dijon mustard in another, and put crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast with flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels.
- Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan; gradually add shredded cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Allow chicken to rest before serving with the sauce drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg