Description
Delicious chicken coated in a crispy pretzel crust, served with a rich mustard cheddar sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up a dredging station with flour, whisked eggs, and crushed pretzels.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the eggs, and coat with crushed pretzels.
- Place coated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Mix together cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise to create the creamy sauce.
- Drizzle the sauce over baked chicken and serve warm.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Coat chicken and store in the fridge before baking for deeper flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg