Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that combines crispy pretzel coating and tender chicken, all drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for game nights, casual dinners, or festive gatherings. With its flavorful crunch and rich cheese sauce, you’ll want to make it again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups crushed soft pretzels
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Beat eggs in another bowl until frothy. Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat with pretzel mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- For the sauce, melt mustard and cheddar in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with warm sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, feel free to experiment with different mustards or cheeses. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the oven.