Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a nostalgic dish that combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a creamy, zesty sauce. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With its delightful crunch and rich flavors, every bite takes you back to simpler times. This dish is easy to make and loved by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 soft pretzels (or 2 cups crushed pretzels)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, then season with salt and pepper.
- Crush the pretzels into small pieces and mix them with panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Whisk the eggs in another bowl until frothy.
- Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated, then press it into the pretzel mixture until completely covered.
- Place the coated chicken on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg