Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce
A delicious Pretzel-Crusted Chicken dish, featuring a crispy exterior complemented by a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with eggs whisked together with milk, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine the shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a bowl and heat until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken and serve.
Notes
Pair with roasted vegetables or a refreshing salad. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg