Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- In a saucepan, mix mustard, cheddar cheese, and milk over low heat until smooth.
- Serve chicken with mustard-cheddar sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free version.
- For extra crispiness, broil chicken for the last 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-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: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pretzel chicken, cheddar sauce, crispy chicken, homemade sauce, easy dinner