Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
A crispy and flavorful Savory Pretzel Chicken baked to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This dish features chicken breasts coated in crushed pretzels for an irresistible crunch, enhanced by a delicious blend of spices and a rich, cheesy sauce that adds the perfect finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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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 chicken.
- Season Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder for balanced flavor.
- Prepare Coating Stations: 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 to ensure a crunchy crust.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and crispy.
- Prepare Sauce Base: While chicken bakes, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Melt Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese into the warm milk and continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce and stir thoroughly to create a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Serve: Remove chicken from oven and serve hot, drizzling the mustard-cheddar sauce over the top for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Use fresh pretzels crushed just before coating for maximum crunch.
- The sauce can be prepared while chicken is baking for efficiency.
- Worcestershire sauce adds umami; omit if keeping the recipe vegetarian.
- Adjust seasoning in the sauce to taste, particularly salt and mustard levels.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Baked Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Savory Chicken Recipe
