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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Magic

Try this Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce for a flavor-packed and easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts Boneless, Skinless Chicken Ensure they are juicy and tender when cooked thoroughly.
  • 2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels Opt for coarse pieces for crunch.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for dredging.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten; substitute with flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard Key for tanginess in the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion can be used but may alter texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Try Gruyère or pepper jack for variations.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • shallow bowls
  • saucepan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
  3. Coat the chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and press into pretzels to coat thoroughly.
  4. Let the coated chicken rest for about 10 minutes on a plate.
  5. Bake the chicken on the prepared baking sheet for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a saucepan over low heat, combine cheese, milk, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until melted and smooth.
  7. Serve the baked chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure pretzels are coarsely crushed for best texture. Allow chicken to rest post-baking for juiciness.

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