Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and unique dish that combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the pretzel chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard in the sauce to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg