Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: The Best Homemade Delight
This recipe features tender chicken coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat the chicken breasts in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, mustard, and cheddar over medium heat, stirring until cheese is melted.
- Serve the chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices before coating.
- Feel free to use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe