Description
Indulge in the crispy goodness of Pretzel Chicken paired with a creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce. This flavorful dish combines tender chicken coated in pretzel crumbs, baked to perfection, and served with a rich cheese sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Pretzel Chicken:
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mustard Cheddar Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in seasoned flour, then dip in egg mixture, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Cook the chicken: Brown the chicken in a skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Prepare a roux, then add milk, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, and cayenne; cook until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle the mustard cheddar sauce over the baked chicken and enjoy!
Notes
- Crush pretzels finely for a smoother coating.
- The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk before breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1230 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
