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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce for Family Fun

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a high-protein meal that's quick to prepare and perfect for family fun.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups Crushed pretzels Gluten-free pretzels can be used.
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Finely chopped fresh onion as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese Smoked cheddar can add a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Bowls for Breading

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour, a mixture of beaten eggs and Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels.
  4. Dip each chicken breast in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally coat with crushed pretzels.
  5. Place breaded chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. While the chicken bakes, prepare the mustard-cheddar sauce by combining milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Add shredded cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Experiment with different cheeses for the mustard-cheddar sauce for new flavors.

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