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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce That Delights

This crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a comfort food favorite that transforms weeknight dinners into delicious gourmet experiences.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
For the Coating
  • 2 cups Pretzels thick rods or twists, gluten-free varieties available
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for coating
  • 2 large Eggs large, whisked
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard adds tangy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for creamy sauce
  • 1 cup Milk can substitute half-and-half or almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce for enhanced flavor

Equipment

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, whisked eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels.
  3. Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Dredge chicken breasts in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
  5. Let the coated chicken rest on a plate for about 10 minutes.
  6. Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  7. While chicken bakes, heat milk in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  8. Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Press the crushed pretzels firmly for a crispy crust and allow chicken to rest before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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