Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Discover how to make Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
25
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
45
Total Time
4
Servings
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Discover how to make Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
2. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
Step 3
3. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and onion powder.
Step 4
4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the pretzel mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step 5
5. Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown.
Step 6
6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Reduce heat to low and whisk in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in the prepared mustard-cheddar sauce and heat through.
Step 7
7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
You Must Know
- ✓For extra crunch, toast the pretzel coating in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before breading the chicken
- ✓Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking
- ✓Let the chicken rest before cutting to keep the juices inside and maintain the crispy coating
Chef's Notes
For extra crunch, toast the pretzel coating in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before breading the chicken
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking
Let the chicken rest before cutting to keep the juices inside and maintain the crispy coating
Serving Suggestions
Serve with roasted vegetables like broccoli or Brussels sprouts, or with a crisp green salad. This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up the extra sauce.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
480
Calories
42g
Protein
28g
Carbs
22g
Fat
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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Discover how to make Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. A delicious recipe with detailed instructions.
Ingredients (11)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and onion powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the pretzel mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by heating milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Reduce heat to low and whisk in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in the prepared mustard-cheddar sauce and heat through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
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