Pretzel Crusted Chicken Delight with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
Enjoy the delightful combination of crunchy pretzels and tangy cheddar-mustard sauce in this tasty chicken recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with pretzels.
- Place on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, mix cheddar cheese and mustard over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve chicken with cheddar-mustard sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a mixture of mustard and honey for a few hours before breading.
- Feel free to swap out cheddar for your favorite cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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