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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Bliss

A delightful Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners, featuring a crunchy pretzel crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Thighs can be used for juiciness.
  • 2 cups Coarsely crushed pretzels Gluten-free pretzels can be used.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Switch to gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Provides tang.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Elevates flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to preference.
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Gruyère or pepper jack can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Dijon is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Adds umami flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow Bowls
  • saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a coating station with flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one bowl, whisked eggs with Dijon in another, and crushed pretzels in the third.
  3. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Bake for about 25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and chicken is cooked through, reaching 165°F (74°C).
  5. Heat milk in a saucepan and whisk in cheese, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth for the mustard-cheddar sauce.
  6. Optionally broil the chicken for an additional 2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully.
  7. Serve warm drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Press the pretzels firmly onto the chicken for the crispiest coating. Allow chicken to rest after baking for juiciness.

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