Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Easy Recipe with Cheddar-Mustard Sauce
A delicious and easy recipe for pretzel crusted chicken served with a flavorful cheddar-mustard sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and another with the pretzel mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg, then coat with the pretzel mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, combine the cheddar cheese, mustard, and honey over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the cheddar-mustard sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the pretzel mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Pretzel Crusted Chicken, Cheddar-Mustard Sauce, easy chicken recipe