Description
Crispy Pretzel Chicken & Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pound 4 chicken breasts to 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Crush 2 cups pretzels. Mix 1 cup flour with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk 2 eggs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in seasoned flour, then whisked egg, then firmly press into crushed pretzels until fully coated.
- Pan-fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C), about 4-6 minutes per side. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping once.
- In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard. Heat gently, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Season to taste.
- Plate cooked pretzel chicken and generously spoon warm Mustard-Cheddar Sauce over each piece. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Crispy Pretzel Chicken, Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe