Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
Indulge in a delightful family favorite with our Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a crunchy pretzel crust, paired with a rich and creamy mustard-cheddar sauce that elevates every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 soft pretzels (about 5 oz), crushed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Crush pretzels into crumbs; set aside. In another bowl, whisk eggs. In a separate bowl, mix cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard.
- Coat each chicken breast in egg, then press into pretzel crumbs to cover completely.
- Place chicken in the prepared dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F /74°C).
- For the sauce, combine cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve the baked chicken topped with the mustard-cheddar sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg