Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Pretzel Chicken, perfectly coated in a crunchy pretzel and panko crust, served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This dish combines crispy textures with juicy chicken and rich flavors, making it ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 soft pretzels, crushed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Crush soft pretzels into coarse crumbs and mix them with panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in another bowl to create an egg wash.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly in the pretzel-panko mixture.
- Place coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F).
- For the sauce, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve drizzled over chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg