Description
A delicious crunch from pretzel-coated chicken paired with a zingy mustard-cheddar sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mustard
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together mustard and shredded cheddar cheese to make the sauce.
- Prepare two shallow bowls: beat the eggs in one and mix flour with salt and pepper in the other.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in crushed pretzels.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet, lightly spray with olive oil if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with mustard-cheddar sauce on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with spices in the flour mixture or sauce. Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel, mustard-cheddar, easy dinner, weeknight meal