Description
This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce recipe combines crispy, pretzel-crusted chicken breasts with a creamy and tangy cheddar sauce. It’s a delicious and comforting meal that’s perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pretzels, flour, and egg mixture in separate bowls.
- Coat the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat with crushed pretzels.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken in a skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Make the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk and cheese, then stir in mustard and season.
- Serve: Drizzle the mustard-cheddar sauce over the cooked chicken and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food
