Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Ultimate Recipe
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is an amazing recipe that promises juicy chicken coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, topped with a delightful cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels in separate bowls.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then press into crushed pretzels.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk to create the sauce, stirring until smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Experiment with different types of cheese for a unique flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 36 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams