Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy, flavorful baked chicken dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and served with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This easy-to-make recipe combines savory spices with the unique texture of crushed pretzels, perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken: Generously season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for balanced flavor.
- Prepare Dredging Stations: Set up three separate bowls for coating: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs combined with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels to create a crispy crust.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg and mustard mixture ensuring even coverage, and finally coat thoroughly with the crushed pretzels to form the outer crust.
- Bake: Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Confirm doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Make Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the milk and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Serve: Remove chicken from the oven and drizzle generously with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use gluten-free pretzels and gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Ensure not to overbake the chicken to keep it juicy inside with a crispy exterior.
- The mustard-cheddar sauce can be adjusted in thickness by adding a little more milk if too thick.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature for food safety.
- This recipe pairs well with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables.
