Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: A Juicy Twist on Dinner
Enjoy a delicious twist on dinner with this Pretzel Chicken recipe, featuring a tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Set up a dredging station with flour, eggs, and pretzel crumbs.
- Coat each chicken breast with flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat with pretzel crumbs.
- Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together cheddar cheese, mustard, and buttermilk in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Serve the baked chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, Dinner Recipe