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Pretzel Crusted Chicken Delight with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce

Enjoy the delightful combination of crunchy pretzels and tangy cheddar-mustard sauce in this tasty chicken recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
  3. Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed pretzels.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with pretzels.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. In a small saucepan, mix cheddar cheese and mustard over low heat until melted and smooth.
  8. 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.

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