Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a rich and tangy mustard cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour mixture, then in beaten eggs, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- For the sauce, mix mustard, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and milk in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
- Serve chicken hot with the creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust mustard quantity for more or less tanginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: pretzel chicken, mustard cheddar sauce, easy dinner recipe