Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Recipe
Savory Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar is a crispy, flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and served with a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce. This recipe combines the saltiness of pretzels with sharp cheddar and zesty mustard for a deliciously comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheddar Mixture
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- 1 cup mustard-cheddar sauce (prepared with ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese and mustard)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for sauce enhancement and coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance the flavor.
- Set up Coating Stations: Place the flour in one shallow dish. In a second dish, beat the eggs with the tablespoon of Dijon mustard. In a third dish, combine the coarsely crushed pretzels with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally press into the pretzel-cheddar mixture to coat thoroughly, ensuring an even crust.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the coated chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, the chicken can be baked at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and crisp.
- Prepare the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: In a saucepan, warm the milk and shredded cheddar cheese together over low heat, stirring until smooth. Stir in Dijon mustard to add tanginess and mix well to combine.
- Serve: Plate the savory pretzel-crusted chicken breasts and spoon the warm mustard-cheddar sauce over the top or serve on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the coated chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Use gluten-free pretzels and flour if a gluten-free version is needed.
- Adjust the Dijon mustard in the sauce to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
Keywords: chicken, pretzel crust, mustard-cheddar sauce, savory chicken, crispy chicken, easy dinner
