Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, baked to golden perfection and served with a rich, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This crowd-pleasing dish combines the satisfying crunch of pretzels with the creamy, flavorful sauce that enhances every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for egg mixture)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Set up three shallow bowls: one filled with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs combined with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with the coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip into the egg and mustard mixture, and finally press firmly into the crushed pretzels to ensure a thorough coating.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden brown.
- Make Sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Finish Sauce: Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the melted cheese mixture. Stir well to create a smooth, flavorful mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Serve: Remove chicken from the oven and serve hot, drizzled generously with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use crushed pretzel sticks rather than pretzel twists.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels and flour alternatives.
- Ensure the eggs and mustard in the coating are well mixed to help the pretzels adhere properly.
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