Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is an amazing twist on traditional comfort food, combining juicy chicken with a crunchy pretzel coating and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a family dinner!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then in pretzels.
- Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine mustard, cream, and cheese over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the chicken on a wire rack set over the baking sheet.
- Adjust mustard to taste for a tangier sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe