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Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight

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Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce features crispy pretzel-crusted chicken breasts served with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. A perfect combination of crunch, flavor, and comfort.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup prepared mustard-cheddar sauce
  • Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs with Dijon mustard, crushed pretzels.
  4. Coat each chicken breast: flour → egg mixture → pretzels. Place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. For sauce: heat milk in a saucepan, stir in cheddar until melted, add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  7. Serve chicken hot with mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • Use thick pretzels for extra crunch.
  • Ensure chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Adjust mustard to taste in sauce.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 890 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg