Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
A comforting dish of crispy chicken coated in pretzel crumbs, paired with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season your chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Create a breading station with three plates: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with pretzel crumbs.
- Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in flour, dip it in the eggs, and coat it with pretzel crumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Mix shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Serve the chicken warm, drizzling the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating chicken in buttermilk before breading. If short on time, use store-bought pretzel crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 160mg