Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce is a delicious and satisfying dish that brings a delightful crunch to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy pretzel crust, smothered in a creamy cheddar mustard sauce that enhances the flavors beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make dish will quickly become a family favorite. Serve it with your choice of sides for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
- 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
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Olive oil or melted butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly with crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a lined baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in mustards and shredded cheddar; season to taste.
- Serve hot chicken topped with cheddar mustard sauce and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg