Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Easy Cheddar-Mustard Sauce Recipe
Deliciously crusted chicken with a creamy cheddar-mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Dunk each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard over low heat until melted.
- Serve the chicken with the cheddar-mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder to the pretzel crumbs.
- Serve with a side of veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg