Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce delivers a crispy, tangy twist that’ll make your dinner table pop with flavor. Crushed pretzels create the perfect crunchy coating while the creamy sauce adds a zesty kick your taste buds will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
Sauce Components:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F and arrange a wire rack inside a baking sheet for optimal crispiness.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper evenly across your chicken breasts.
- Create three shallow dishes: one with 1 cup flour, another with 2 whisked eggs, and the third with 2 cups finely crushed pretzel crumbs.
- Individually dredge each chicken breast first through the flour, ensuring a complete light coating that adheres smoothly.
- Immediately transfer the floured chicken into beaten eggs, coating every surface thoroughly.
- Roll the egg-covered chicken into pretzel crumbs, pressing gently to help crumbs stick completely across the entire piece.
- Transfer breaded chicken onto the prepared wire rack, keeping pieces separate for even heat circulation.
- Bake at 400F for 22 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 165F at the thickest part.
- While chicken bakes, combine 1 cup shredded cheddar, ¼ cup mustard, and ½ cup milk in a small saucepan.
- Melt cheese sauce over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and completely blended.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before drizzling with warm mustard cheddar sauce.
Notes
- Crush pretzels thoroughly to create an extra-crispy coating that adheres perfectly to your chicken.
- If you have gluten sensitivities, swap regular pretzels for gluten-free pretzels to make this recipe safe and delicious.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of milk in your cheese sauce to reduce calories while keeping the creamy texture.
- Prepare your breading station before starting to cook, arranging flour, eggs, and pretzel crumbs in separate shallow dishes for smooth, mess-free coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg