Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Delicious and Easy Recipe to Try Tonight!
A delicious and easy recipe for Pretzel Chicken served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 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
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- 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 dish and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise to create the sauce.
- Serve the chicken hot with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the chicken instead of frying.
- Feel free to add spices to the pretzel crumbs for extra flavor.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg