Description
Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a delightful dish that combines crispy pretzel-crusted chicken with a rich, tangy cheese sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe promises bursts of flavor in every bite. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups crushed soft pretzels
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare one plate with beaten eggs and another with a mix of crushed pretzels and panko.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg, followed by the pretzel-panko mix until fully coated.
- Place the breaded chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth while stirring until thickened. Stir in mustard and cheddar until melted.
- Add sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Serve the baked Pretzel Chicken topped with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 227g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Customize your sauce by experimenting with different mustards or adding honey for sweetness. Feel free to mix herbs into your pretzel coating for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.