Pretzel Chicken With Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and crispy dish that combines tender chicken breasts coated in crushed pretzels with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
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
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2 cups crushed pretzels
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In another bowl, whisk together the egg, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly with the pretzel mixture. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts to help them crisp up while baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and milk. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle the mustard-cheddar sauce over the chicken or serve it on the side.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pretzel coating.
Try using different types of cheese, such as pepper jack or gouda, for a unique flavor twist in the sauce.