Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: The Best Indulgent Twist
Experience the incredible combination of crispy pretzel chicken paired with a rich mustard-cheddar sauce in this indulgent recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, add the pretzel crumbs mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and sharp cheddar cheese to make the sauce.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy texture, consider double-coating the chicken.
- Feel free to adjust the cheese type for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Indulgent Chicken, Best Chicken Dish