Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: Easy Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for pretzel crusted chicken served with a mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for pretzel crumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it with the pretzel crumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine the Dijon mustard and shredded cheddar over low heat until melted and smooth. Serve over the chicken.
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg