Description
Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that takes classic comfort food to the next level. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a crunchy pretzel crust, perfectly complemented by a creamy, tangy mustard cheddar sauce. This delightful combination makes it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup coarse pretzel crumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with pretzel crumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with pretzel crumbs.
- Place breaded chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, combine heavy cream and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Gradually stir in shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with the mustard cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg