Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a flavorful and crispy oven-baked chicken dish coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and served with a rich, creamy mustard and cheddar cheese sauce. This recipe combines savory seasonings and tangy Dijon mustard to elevate simple chicken breasts into a gourmet meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (prepared following steps below: combining Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and cheddar cheese)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse flavor into the meat.
- Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three bowls: one with all-purpose flour, the second with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and the third with coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip it into the egg and mustard mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and finally coat thoroughly with the crushed pretzels, pressing gently to make sure the coating adheres well.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the pretzel coating is golden and crispy.
- Prepare Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat milk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until warm.
- Add Cheese: Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven once cooked through, let it rest for a few minutes, then serve topped with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Coarsely crush pretzels to create a crunchy crust; avoid crushing too finely for best texture.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking helps retain juices and improves tenderness.
- You can prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Baked Chicken, Crunchy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipes, Oven-Baked Chicken
