Description
Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that transforms an ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, perfectly complemented by a rich cheddar mustard sauce. It’s not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can serve up a delicious meal that will impress even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra crushed pretzels for texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three dredging stations: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and coat thoroughly in the pretzel mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- For extra crispiness, sear in a skillet over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, gradually add milk until thickened, then stir in mustards and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hot topped with the cheddar mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg