Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that transforms your dinner table into a gourmet experience. This dish features succulent chicken breasts coated in crunchy pretzels and smothered in a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, delivering a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers, it’s kid-friendly and visually appealing, making it an excellent choice for any occasion. With straightforward preparation steps, you can create this impressive meal in no time, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then egg mixture, and finally press into pretzels to coat.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan; gradually stir in cheddar until melted.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (175g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg