Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
Enjoy a deliciously unique take on comfort food with this Pretzel Chicken recipe, featuring a savory Mustard-Cheddar Sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cheddar, mustard, and a little water over medium heat until melted.
- Serve the chicken with the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use thicker pretzel pieces.
- Feel free to substitute any preferred cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, comfort food, chicken recipe, savory dish