Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a deliciously innovative dish that takes traditional chicken to the next level. With a crispy pretzel crust and a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce, this meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it promises to become a favorite in your household. Get ready for an irresistible flavor combination that will keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 soft pretzels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- If using frozen pretzels, heat them until soft, then chop into small pieces.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another bowl, place chopped pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast in egg wash, then press into pretzel pieces to coat.
- Arrange chicken in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, combine mustard, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken drizzled with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg