Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight
Indulge in the deliciousness of Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight, a perfect dish for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a crunchy pretzel crust and complemented by a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it alongside fresh salads or roasted vegetables for a complete meal, or present it as finger food at your next party. Impress your guests with this delightful dish that balances fun textures and savory flavors!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season 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, dip into the egg mixture, then press into the crushed pretzels until fully coated.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat milk in a saucepan, stir in cheddar cheese until melted, then add Dijon mustard and seasonings; mix until smooth.
- Serve hot with the sauce drizzled over the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg