Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed meal the whole family will love. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in crunchy pretzels and served with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that’s both satisfying and fun to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl for flour, another for whisked eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and a third for crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan until warm, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg