Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the crunch of pretzels with tender chicken, featuring a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 oz or 225 g)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (about 60 ml)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 oz or 115 g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil (about 60 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Make the pretzel coating by whisking the eggs in one bowl and mixing crushed pretzels with shredded cheddar in another.
- Coat the chicken in the egg mixture, then press into the pretzel-cheddar mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the tops with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by combining Dijon mustard and shredded cheddar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Let the chicken rest, then drizzle with sauce or serve on the side. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tenderness.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pretzels and mustard.
- Enhance the sauce with hot sauce or fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Gluten Free Chicken