Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight: Crunchy, Creamy, and Utterly Irresistible
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a crispy baked chicken dish coated in crunchy pretzels and served with a rich, creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- 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
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up three bowls: flour, egg mixed with Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels.
- Coat chicken in flour, then egg mixture, then press into pretzels.
- Place on baking sheet and bake 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- To make sauce, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve chicken hot topped with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- Use finely crushed pretzels for better coating coverage.
- For extra crispiness, spray chicken lightly with oil before baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.