Description
A delightful dish featuring chicken coated in pretzel crumbs, served with a rich and creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese. Heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the pretzel chicken drizzled with the creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the chicken.
- Feel free to add spices to the pretzel crumbs for added flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe