Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce – Crispy Baked Chicken with Bold, Cheesy Flavor
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy baked chicken dish coated in crushed pretzels and served with a rich, tangy, cheesy mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mustard-Cheddar Sauce:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare breading station: flour in one bowl, eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in another, and crushed pretzels in a third.
- Coat chicken in flour, dip into egg mixture, then press into pretzels to coat.
- Place on baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Make sauce: In a saucepan, heat milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken with warm mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- Use finely crushed pretzels for a tighter crust.
- Don’t skip the mustard in the egg wash—it helps flavor and binding.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.