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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight

A delightful recipe featuring crispy Pretzel Chicken with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels Any pretzel brand will do
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or plant-based options work well
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
  4. Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
  5. Place the breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
  7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure each chicken breast is fully coated in pretzels for optimal crunch. Letting chicken rest after baking keeps it juicy.

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