Description
A savory dish featuring chicken coated in pretzel crumbs served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese over medium heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, bake the chicken on a wire rack.
- Feel free to adjust the mustard amount for your taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Chicken Recipe