Description
A delicious and crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for sauce)
- 1 cup milk (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for sauce)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- In another shallow bowl, place the flour. In a third bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast first into the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the pretzel mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard cheddar sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the mustard cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the pretzel coating or use spicy mustard in the sauce.
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken tenders or thighs for a different texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg