Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe. This dish features succulent baked chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that perfectly complements its savory notes. Ideal for family dinners, casual gatherings, or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
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
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
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 a breading station with flour in one bowl, a mixture of beaten eggs and Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, followed by the crushed pretzels.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; gradually stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season as needed.
- Let chicken rest before serving with sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg