Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight is a crispy and flavorful dish that redefines classic baked chicken. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, complemented by a rich mustard-cheddar sauce that adds an irresistible twist. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals, it combines simplicity with mouthwatering flavors that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
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 beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- While baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by warming milk in a saucepan and stirring in shredded cheddar until melted. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve hot with drizzled sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 140mg