Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Crispy Pretzel Chicken, perfectly coated in a crunchy pretzel crust and drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This delightful dish is sure to impress at family dinners or game day gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with savory flavor, it’s a meal that brings everyone together for joyful moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed soft pretzels or pretzel bites
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse pretzels until finely crushed. Combine with panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the pretzel-panko mixture.
- Place coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, combine Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and a splash of water in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
- Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg