Easy Pretzel Chicken
A delightful and simple recipe for chicken coated in crunchy pretzel crumbs, paired with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts The protein base for this dish; juicy and versatile.
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs Creates the crunchy, salty texture. Can crush regular pretzels if necessary.
- 1 cup flour Helps the egg stick to the chicken for coating.
- 2 pieces eggs Binding agent for the pretzel crumbs.
- 1/2 cup mustard Spicy Dijon recommended, but honey mustard works well too.
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Melts beautifully into the mustard for a delightful sauce.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential for enhancing the flavors.
- to drizzle olive oil or cooking spray Ensures a crispy finish to the chicken.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for pretzel crumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then coat in the beaten eggs, and finally roll in the pretzel crumbs.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated chicken on it.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking spray.
Cooking
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, mix mustard and cheddar cheese in a small saucepan over medium heat until the cheese has melted.
- Once the chicken is done, plate it alongside the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce for drizzling.
Notes
Don't skip seasoning to enhance the flavors. Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes post-cooking retains moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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