Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delicious and unique dish that combines crispy pretzel-coated chicken with a rich and tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and milk over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken topped with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before breading.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard in the sauce to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg