Description
Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a rich and creamy mustard cheddar sauce, perfect for a comforting family dinner or an impressive dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and crushed pretzels in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with pretzels.
- Arrange the coated chicken on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce by combining Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with the creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to customize your breadcrumbs with spices or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg