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Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce

Savory Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce

This Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Cheddar Mustard Sauce combines crunchy texture with a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Ensure even thickness (½ inch)
  • ½ cup Flour For coating
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked with Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard For the chicken coating
  • 2 cups Crushed Pretzels Can swap with flavored pretzels
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adjust or omit as preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil/Melted Butter For coating
For the Cheddar Mustard Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Flavor base for the sauce
  • 1 cup Milk Opt for low-fat milk for a lighter sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Fresh garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • saucepan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat with crushed pretzel mixture.
  4. Choose to bake at 400°F (200°C) or pan-fry in a skillet with oil.
  5. If baking, brush chicken with olive oil or melted butter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. If frying, cook chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side.
  7. To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually add milk, and stir in Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese until smooth.
  8. Serve chicken with cheddar mustard sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 38gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 920mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let the coated chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking for extra crispiness. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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