Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch of Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce, a dish that elevates chicken to new heights. The crispy pretzel coating wraps tender, juicy chicken, while the creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce adds an explosion of flavor. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this recipe is both simple and impressive. Get ready for compliments and requests for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups soft pretzels, crushed
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, crush soft pretzels into fine crumbs. Mix with panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast in olive oil, then coat thoroughly with the pretzel mixture.
- Place coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant; whisk in heavy cream, mustard, cheddar cheese, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Let chicken rest for five minutes before serving drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 7 oz)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg