Description
A delicious and unique recipe for Pretzel Chicken served with a tangy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 pretzel crumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, mayonnaise, and cheddar cheese to make the sauce.
- Serve the chicken hot with the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken by repeating the egg and pretzel crumb steps.
- Feel free to add spices to the pretzel crumbs for additional flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg