Description
Crispy Pretzel Chicken with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that’s easy and comforting.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups salted pretzels (crushed)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Crush pretzels and set up breading stations.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Coat chicken in flour, dip in egg, press into pretzel crumbs.
5. Place chicken on a baking sheet.
6. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. While baking, melt butter in a saucepan.
8. Whisk in milk and mustard.
9. Stir in shredded cheddar until smooth.
10. Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving with sauce.
Notes
Press pretzel crumbs firmly for a lasting crust.
Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 160mg