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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a unique, crowd-pleasing dish with a crunchy pretzel crust and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Coarsely crushed pretzels gluten-free pretzels work too
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour opt for gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese or Gruyère or pepper jack
  • 1/2 cup Milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • shallow bowls
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Set Up Coating Station
  1. Set up three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with coarsely crushed pretzels.
Coat the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and then press it into the crushed pretzels. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Place coated chicken on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 25 minutes.
Prepare Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  1. Combine shredded cheddar, milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over low heat, whisking until smooth.
Rest and Serve
  1. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve with mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for a few minutes at the end of baking and whisk warm milk into the sauce if it thickens too much.

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