Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Bliss

Crispy pretzel-coated chicken served with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels Use gluten-free if necessary
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 large Large Eggs

For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be substituted
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Gruyère or pepper jack can be used
1/2 cup Milk Substitute with half-and-half or almond milk for dairy-free
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

Seasoning

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Shallow bowls
Saucepan

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Gather three shallow bowls for the coating process.

Dredging Station

In one bowl, add all-purpose flour; in the second, whisk together large eggs and a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. In the third bowl, mix coarsely crushed pretzels with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Coating the Chicken

Coat each chicken breast lightly with flour, shake off excess, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
Press the pretzel mixture firmly onto the chicken.

Resting the Chicken

Let the coated chicken breasts rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

Baking the Chicken

Place the chicken on the lined baking sheet, and bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Sauce

Combine shredded cheddar cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

Serving

Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serve drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Press the pretzels firmly onto the chicken to achieve a crispy texture. Monitor baking time to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.

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