Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crowd-pleaser that brings together delightful textures and rich flavors. The succulent chicken breasts are coated with a crunchy pretzel crust, baked to golden perfection, and served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that’s simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a busy weeknight dinner or a special gathering with family and friends. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to be a new favorite at your dinner table.
- 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
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: place flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Arrange breaded chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; whisk in Dijon mustard and milk until thickened (about five minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg