Description
Savory Pretzel Chicken Mustard Cheddar is a delightful dish that brings an irresistible crunch and rich flavor to your table. Boneless chicken breasts are coated in crushed pretzels, baked to golden perfection, and served with a velvety mustard-cheddar sauce. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between ease and gourmet taste, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The combination of textures—from the crispy crust to the creamy sauce—will impress family and friends alike. With straightforward steps and versatile serving options, you can enjoy this savory dish any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (plus more for sauce)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for whisked eggs with Dijon mustard, and one for crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat half of the milk in a saucepan, stir in half of the cheddar until melted, add Dijon and Worcestershire sauce, then season to taste.
- Serve hot with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg