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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy, juicy dinner experience that's gluten-free friendly and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Ensure tenderness when cooked
  • 2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels Avoid fine crumbs for ultimate crispiness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for creating a light, crisp exterior
  • 2 large Eggs Helps bind the coating to the chicken
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard For depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Infuses savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Adds an extra layer of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Basic seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Basic seasoning
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese For a creamy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Milk Adds creaminess to the sauce
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Shallow bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Create a coating station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, whisked eggs and Dijon mustard in the second, and crushed pretzels with garlic and onion powder in the third.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg-mustard mixture and finally coat with the pretzel mix.
  4. Let the coated chicken rest on a plate for about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the coated chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
  6. Prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by combining milk, shredded cheddar, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and thickened.
  7. After baking, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with pork chops or flavored pretzels for variation.

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