Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight is a crispy, flavorful chicken dish featuring boneless chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and baked to perfection. Topped with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce, this recipe combines tangy, cheesy, and savory elements for a delicious main course perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 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
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the coated chicken.
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to infuse flavor.
- Prepare coating bowls: Set up three separate bowls—one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with coarsely crushed pretzels.
- Coat chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip into the egg and mustard mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels, ensuring an even crust.
- Bake chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until fully cooked and crusty.
- Make sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat ½ cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Finish sauce: Add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the baked pretzel chicken and drizzle generously with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, lightly spray the coated chicken with cooking spray before baking.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and flour for a gluten-free variation.
- Worcestershire sauce adds depth to the sauce but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
