Crispy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Delights!
A delicious and crunchy chicken dish coated in pretzel crumbs, served with a tangy mustard cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and a splash of water over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the crispy chicken with the mustard cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in pretzel crumbs.
- Feel free to add spices to the pretzel crumbs for additional flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg