Description
Delightfully crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken breasts paired with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
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
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then the egg mixture, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In a saucepan, combine milk and Dijon mustard over medium heat until heated, then add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using flavored pretzels or doubling the mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pretzel chicken, mustard-cheddar sauce, comfort food, easy dinner
