Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: Easy & Indulgent Delight
A deliciously easy recipe for crispy pretzel chicken served with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound 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 milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, mix cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the Dijon mustard for a few hours before breading.
- Use a mix of different cheeses for a unique taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Easy Recipe