Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce combines crispy, crunchy pretzel-coated chicken breasts baked to golden perfection and topped with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This easy-to-make, flavorful dish offers a delightful twist on classic breaded chicken, perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the perfect baking temperature for crispy chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Dredge Chicken: Coat each chicken breast first in flour, making sure to cover all sides. Then dip it into the beaten eggs to help the pretzel coating stick well.
- Coat with Pretzels: Press each chicken breast into the crushed pretzels, thoroughly coating them to create a crunchy crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the pretzel-coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Prepare Sauce: While the chicken bakes, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Remove chicken from the oven and serve immediately, drizzling the warm mustard-cheddar sauce on top for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Crush pretzels finely to ensure they stick well and create an even crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or smoked paprika to the pretzel coating.
- The mustard-cheddar sauce can be adjusted with more or less milk depending on desired thickness.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
