Description
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings together the perfect combination of textures and flavors. The crunchy pretzel coating provides an irresistible crunch, while the creamy cheddar mustard sauce adds rich, tangy goodness. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also makes for a delightful weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining guests. Serve it alongside fresh salads or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded feast that your family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three dredging bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat in the pretzel mix.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, brush tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- For the cheddar mustard sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk until thickened, then stir in mustards and cheese until melted.
- Serve chicken hot topped with sauce and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg