Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Delight
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic chicken with this Pretzel Chicken and zesty Mustard-Cheddar Sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pretzels)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the chicken before baking.
- Try adding different spices to the pretzel mixture for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 23 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipes