Crispy Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
A deliciously crispy chicken dish coated in pretzel crumbs, served with a creamy cheddar-mustard sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pretzel crumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1/2 cup Cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and trimming excess fat.
- Set up your dipping station with flour, whisked eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Coat the chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat in pretzel crumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Make the sauce by heating cream, cheddar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a saucepan until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the cheddar-mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel crusted, cheddar mustard sauce, easy dinner, high protein