Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, baked to golden perfection and served with a rich, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This easy-to-make dish combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the creamy sharpness of cheddar and tangy Dijon mustard, making it a perfect comfort meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 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
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for flavorful depth.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Set up three separate bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip into the egg and mustard mixture, and finally press firmly into the crushed pretzels, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the pretzel crust is golden and crisp.
- Make Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Finish Sauce: Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Serve: Plate the crispy pretzel-crusted chicken breasts and drizzle generously with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use gluten-free pretzels if preferred, but ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free as well.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts; use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- The mustard-cheddar sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Substitute Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce for a slightly different savory twist if desired.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and used within 2 days.
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