Description
Juicy chicken breasts coated in crunchy crushed pretzels and drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This fun and flavorful twist on comfort food brings the perfect mix of texture and tang, ideal for both weeknight dinners and casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Set up three bowls: one with flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; one with crushed pretzels.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking sheet with parchment or heat a skillet with oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Pound chicken evenly. Dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in pretzels. Press crumbs firmly to adhere.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 18–22 minutes or pan-fry for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.
- Finishing Touches: In a saucepan, heat milk, remaining 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire. Stir in cheddar and whisk until smooth.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle sauce over hot chicken and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Crush pretzels coarsely for maximum crunch.
- Use parchment paper for easier cleanup if baking.
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the sauce for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg