Description
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce is the ultimate crunchy-meets-creamy comfort food. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a salty pretzel crust and baked to golden perfection, then drizzled with a rich, tangy cheddar cheese sauce infused with mustard. A delicious twist on classic chicken that’s packed with bold flavor and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil
- For the mustard cheddar sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp yellow mustard (optional for extra tang)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; the second with beaten eggs and Dijon mustard; the third with crushed pretzels.
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed. Dredge each piece in flour, then dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and yellow mustard if using. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot chicken breasts drizzled with creamy mustard cheddar sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use whole grain or honey mustard pretzels for a flavor boost.
- For a crispier crust, toast the crushed pretzels before coating.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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