Savory Pretzel Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce Recipe
Savory Pretzel Chicken is a crunchy and flavorful baked chicken dish with a crispy pretzel crust and a rich, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. Perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection, it combines the saltiness of pretzels with melted cheddar and a zesty mustard glaze for a deliciously satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- 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
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
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 to a crispy, golden crust.
- Season Chicken: Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on both sides to infuse flavor.
- Prepare Coating Bowls: Set up three separate bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with the coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess; then dip into the egg and mustard mixture; finally press firmly into the crushed pretzels to coat completely for a crunchy topping.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through with a crispy pretzel crust.
- Make Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat ½ cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Keep stirring until the sauce is well combined and creamy.
- Serve: Remove the baked chicken from the oven and serve hot with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled over the top for a rich and tangy finish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the coated chicken lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Substitute pretzels with gluten-free pretzels if a gluten-free version is desired.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated for serving later.
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