Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Mustard Cheddar Sauce
A comforting dinner with crunchy, salty coating and smooth, tangy cheese sauce that pleases both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for the sauce)
- 1 cup milk (for the sauce)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Set up a breading station with flour, whisked eggs mixed with milk, and crushed pretzels.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with pretzels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the breaded chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Add milk gradually to the roux until thickened.
- Stir in cheese and mustard until smooth.
- Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
For extra crispiness, press pretzels firmly into the chicken. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure proper cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 770
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: chicken, pretzel crust, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, comfort food