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Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crunchy pretzel-coated chicken breasts drizzled with creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for an easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Coating

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Fresh chicken for juiciness.
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels Traditional pretzels preferred.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Helps egg mixture cling.
  • 2 large eggs Beaten with mustard for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds flavor to egg mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Boosts the chicken's taste.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.

Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese For the creamy sauce.
  • ½ cup milk Base for the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Gives the sauce its name.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Adds depth to the flavor.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning the sauce.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.

Coating and Baking

  • Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels.
  • Place coated chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.

Making the Sauce

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
  • Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until smooth.

Serving

  • Once chicken is baked, let it rest for a couple of minutes. Slice and drizzle with mustard-cheddar sauce before serving.

Notes

Customize the mustard-cheddar sauce by adding hot sauce or herbs for extra flavor. Chill the coated chicken in the fridge for 15-30 minutes for better breading adherence.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 900mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Pretzel Chicken
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