Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken topped with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for a delicious family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzels crushed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk for egg wash
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for the sauce
- 1 cup milk for the sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt to taste (for sauce)
- black pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set up three shallow bowls: one with crushed pretzels, one with flour, and one with the eggs and milk whisked together.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture and press into the crushed pretzels to coat all sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest a few minutes.
- While the chicken bakes, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a smooth roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until thickened. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the shredded cheddar until melted, then add the Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir until smooth.
- Serve the pretzel-crusted chicken with warm mustard cheddar sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Make sure to press the chicken firmly into the pretzels for a good crust.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese for your preferred type if desired.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in mustard and spices before breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg