Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce for a fun and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat evenly with pretzel mixture.
- 4. Place chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and crust is golden.
- 6. While chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 7. Add milk and Dijon mustard and heat gently.
- 8. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 9. Serve pretzel chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly toast pretzels before crushing.
- This dish pairs well with roasted broccoli or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: pretzel chicken, mustard cheddar sauce, crispy chicken