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Pretzel Chicken: Easy Dinner Recipe with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is the ultimate combination of crispy, salty, tangy, and cheesy. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in crunchy pretzels and served with a rich cheddar-mustard sauce you’ll want to drizzle on everything.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the crushed pretzels until fully coated.
  5. Place coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the crust is golden.
  6. To make the mustard-cheddar sauce, heat milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  7. Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving with the warm mustard-cheddar sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika to the pretzel coating. This recipe also works great with chicken tenders for a kid-friendly version.