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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce delights!

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and crunchy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a savory pretzel crust and a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound total
  • 1 cup pretzel crumbs about 3 cups pretzels crushed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mustard Cheddar Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine pretzel crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another shallow dish, place the flour.
  4. In a third dish, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
  5. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
  7. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the pretzel crumb mixture.
  8. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
  10. While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard cheddar sauce by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  11. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until thickened.
  12. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard until smooth, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving with the mustard cheddar sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, try adding crushed nuts to the pretzel crumbs.
  • For a spicier kick, mix in some cayenne pepper into the pretzel coating.

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