Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful culinary adventure that transforms juicy chicken breasts into a crunchy, flavor-packed dish. Coated in crushed pretzels and baked to perfection, it’s served with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe combines comfort and sophistication, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel bites (crushed)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 3. In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, crush pretzel bites.
- 4. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture then coat with crushed pretzels.
- 5. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 6. For the sauce, heat heavy cream over medium heat; add cheddar cheese gradually until melted.
- 7. Stir in mustard and lemon juice; adjust seasoning as needed.
- 8. Drizzle sauce over baked chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg