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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

A deliciously crispy chicken dish coated in pretzel crumbs, served with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Coating
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 cups pretzel crumbs finely crushed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with pretzel crumbs.
  4. Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Make the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
  3. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.
  4. Stir in mustard and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve
  1. Slice the chicken and serve with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
  2. Enjoy your Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like parsley or chives to the sauce.

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