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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a rich, tangy mustard-cheddar sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Pretzel Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups pretzels crushed
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  2. Set up dredging station with flour, egg-mustard mixture, and crushed pretzels.
  3. Coat chicken in flour, egg mixture, then pretzels.
  4. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Prepare sauce by making a roux, whisking in milk, then melting in cheese and mustard.
  6. Serve chicken hot with mustard-cheddar sauce.

Notes

Best served fresh for maximum crispiness.