Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Easy Recipe with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
Enjoy this delicious Pretzel Crusted Chicken served with a zesty Cheddar-Mustard Sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg, and finally coat with pretzels.
- Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- For the sauce, mix cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and honey in a saucepan over low heat until melted.
- Serve chicken drizzled with the cheddar-mustard sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg