Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re searching for a delightful and satisfying dinner option, Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a must-try! This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in crunchy pretzel crumbs, all topped with a creamy and tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to prepare and loved by the whole family. With its irresistible crunch and savory flavors, it’s bound to become your go-to meal. Plus, you can prep it ahead of time for a stress-free dining experience!
- 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).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one bowl, beat eggs with Dijon mustard in another, and put crushed pretzels in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, followed by pretzels.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet 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 saucepan; add shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg