Description
A deliciously crispy chicken dish coated in a savory pretzel crust and drizzled with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station: Place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs in another, and pour crushed pretzels into a third bowl.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat in crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the creamy sauce by mixing cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle sauce over the baked chicken before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, keep pretzels chunky when crushing. Feel free to customize the spices in the coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 300mg