Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delicious twist on classic comfort food. The crispy pretzel coating envelops juicy chicken breasts, while the tangy mustard-cheddar sauce adds an irresistible creaminess that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish combines texture and flavor to create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 soft pretzels, crushed (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet.
- Crush the soft pretzels into fine crumbs and mix with panko, salt, and pepper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in the pretzel mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, combine milk or cream, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme or paprika in a saucepan over medium heat until creamy.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg