Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Homemade Delight
Enjoy a delicious twist on chicken with this Pretzel Chicken recipe, topped with a creamy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Place pretzel crumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip into eggs, and then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Arrange coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat cream and mustard over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Homemade Chicken