Description
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, creating a delightful textural contrast to the smooth mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees to impress both kids and adults alike. Whether served with a side of fresh greens or creamy mashed potatoes, this savory chicken dish is sure to be a hit at your 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
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted; add Dijon mustard and season to taste.
- Serve the crispy chicken hot, drizzled generously with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg