Description
Delicious pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce, combining rich flavors and perfect textures for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pretzel crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten egg, and one for pretzel crumbs.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip it into the beaten egg, letting any extra drip off.
- Coat each piece generously in the pretzel crumbs.
- Place the breaded chicken on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy mustard cheddar sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
Bread the chicken in advance and refrigerate for enhanced flavor. Consider using an air fryer for a quicker cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg