Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken breasts baked to perfection and topped with a creamy, tangy mustard cheddar sauce. This dish combines crunchy texture with rich, flavorful sauce, making it an irresistible main course perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Mustard Cheddar Sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance their flavor.
- Prepare the Coating: Set up a dredging station: place the flour in one shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and 1/2 cup milk together in another, and place the pretzel crumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat it thoroughly with pretzel crumbs, ensuring an even crust.
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Mustard Cheddar Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 cup milk in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the baked pretzel chicken breasts and generously spoon the warm mustard cheddar sauce over each serving. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use crunchy pretzels for the crumbs to achieve a crispier coating.
- If pretzel crumbs are unavailable, crushed pretzel sticks or nuggets can be used as a substitute.
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for a larger crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: Pretzel chicken, mustard cheddar sauce, baked chicken, crispy chicken, dinner recipe
