Description
Crispy, golden pretzel-coated chicken smothered in creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce — pure comfort with a crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 3/4 cup milk (for sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip chicken in beaten eggs mixed with milk, then coat evenly in crushed pretzels.
- Bake for 25 minutes until crispy and golden.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk, then add cheddar and Dijon mustard; stir until smooth and creamy.
- Season sauce with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon warm mustard-cheddar sauce over crispy chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning in the sauce according to taste.
- For extra crunch, consider adding more crushed pretzels on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg