Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully combines the crispy crunch of pretzel crusted chicken with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe promises to impress both kids and adults alike. With its quick preparation time, you can serve up a flavorful meal in just 40 minutes. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete dining experience that everyone will rave about.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels.
- Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, prepare the sauce by warming milk in a saucepan and gradually stirring in cheddar cheese until melted. Add Dijon mustard and season to taste.
- Serve hot with the sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg