Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
An easy and delicious dinner featuring crispy pretzel crusted chicken served with a tangy cheddar-mustard sauce, ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep your chicken breasts by pounding them to ensure even cooking.
- Set up a dredging station with three bowls: flour mixture, whisked eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Coat the chicken in flour, then egg, and finally press into the pretzel crumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Whip up the cheddar-mustard sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Serve chicken topped with the cheddar-mustard sauce.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the pretzel crumbs. Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel crusted, comfort food, quick dinner, cheddar sauce