Description
Indulge in a crispy and flavorful twist on fried chicken with this Pretzel Chicken drizzled in a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by tender, juicy chicken, making it the perfect dish for gatherings or family dinners. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this recipe will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel bites or sticks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, another with beaten eggs, and the last with crushed pretzels mixed with paprika and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast into flour, then egg, and finally coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in Dijon mustard and cheddar until smooth.
- Once chicken is cooked, drizzle sauce over or serve on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg