Description

Transform your dinner routine with this Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce Recipe. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, perfectly complemented by a creamy, tangy cheddar mustard sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, the unique texture and bold flavors will impress family and friends alike. Plus, the simple preparation means you can whip it up in under an hour!

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cups crushed pretzels (about 6 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Extra crushed pretzels for texture

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
Set up three dredging stations: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels mixed with garlic powder and smoked paprika.
Coat each chicken breast in flour, then the egg mixture, followed by the pretzel mixture.
Place coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while stirring until thickened. Stir in mustards and shredded cheddar until melted.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
Calories: 430
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 165mg