Description
Crunchy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy cheddar-mustard sauce that combines tang and richness, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, beaten eggs mixed with milk in another, and pretzel crumbs in a third dish, lightly tossed with salt or garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, and press into the pretzel crumbs to coat.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, melt cheddar and Dijon in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add milk if the sauce is too thick.
- Let the chicken rest for 3 minutes before drizzling with the cheddar-mustard sauce and serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or on a sandwich for a casual meal. Chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 300mg