Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a deliciously crispy baked chicken dish featuring chicken breasts coated in crushed pretzels for a crunchy texture. Paired with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (prepared as below)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three separate bowls: one with the all-purpose flour; another with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; and the last with the coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Bread Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the flour, ensuring full coverage. Then dip into the egg and mustard mixture, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the crushed pretzels to coat thoroughly, creating a crunchy crust.
- Bake Chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: While chicken bakes, combine milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture is warm.
- Add Cheese: Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Continue stirring over low heat until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove from oven and let rest a few minutes. Serve the crispy pretzel chicken alongside or topped with the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce for a flavorful meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, crush pretzels coarsely rather than finely.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- The mustard-cheddar sauce can be adjusted in thickness by varying the milk quantity slightly.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Substitute gluten-free flour and pretzels to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Baked Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Easy Dinner
