Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce—an unforgettable dish that combines a crispy pretzel crust with tender chicken and a creamy, tangy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried mustard powder
- Chopped green onions (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking tray with olive oil.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another, mix crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the pretzel mixture.
- Arrange coated chicken on the baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, combine heavy cream, milk, grated cheddar, and mustard powder in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve over baked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg