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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce

  • Author: Sarah White

Description

Crunchy pretzel‑crusted chicken with creamy mustard‑cheddar sauce—a fun weeknight favorite that’s easy, flavorful, and comforting.

Ingredients

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For the Pretzel‑Crusted Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 large eggs (or eggs mixed with Dijon mustard per your preference)

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce:

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional for depth)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. Season Chicken: Lightly season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three shallow bowls—one with flour, one with beaten eggs (plus Dijon if using), and one with crushed pretzels.

  4. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off excess, dip it in the egg mixture, then press firmly into the pretzel crumbs until evenly coated.

  5. Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the pretzel coating is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75 °C).

  6. Make the Sauce: While chicken bakes, warm milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Gradually whisk in cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and thick. Season to taste.

  7. Serve: Plate the crispy chicken and drizzle or spoon over the mustard‑cheddar sauce. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Use a mix of fine and small chunks of crushed pretzels to vary the texture.

Press the pretzel coating firmly onto chicken to ensure it stays on during baking.

Keep an eye on the oven—pretzels can darken quickly. Adjust your baking time as needed.

For extra shine on the sauce, whisk in a small pat of cold butter off the heat.

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