Crunchy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Crunchy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines crispy, pretzel-coated chicken breasts with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees a delightful dining experience. Every bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with rich flavors that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup crushed pretzels (regular or gluten-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, mix crushed pretzels and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the pretzel-panko mix.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream, mustard, and cheddar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve baked chicken drizzled with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg