Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a deliciously crispy and flavorful baked chicken dish featuring crunchy pretzel crusted chicken breasts paired with a creamy, tangy mustard and cheddar cheese sauce. This recipe offers a perfect balance of savory spices and textures, making it an appealing entree for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (see preparation in instructions)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Season the chicken breasts evenly on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse them with savory flavor.
- Prepare three separate bowls: place the flour in the first bowl; beat the eggs and mix in the tablespoon of Dijon mustard in the second bowl; add the coarsely crushed pretzels to the third bowl for coating.
- Take each chicken breast and dip it first into the flour, ensuring full coverage. Next, dip it into the egg and mustard mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the crushed pretzels to form a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Arrange the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the pretzel crust turns a golden brown, indicating crispiness and doneness.
- While the chicken bakes, combine the milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir consistently until the mixture is heated through.
- Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese to the saucepan, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
- Once the chicken is baked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest briefly. Serve the chicken warm with generous drizzles of the prepared mustard-cheddar sauce on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American