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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crunchy Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Delight

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a simple, high-protein dinner option that combines a crispy coating with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed for best texture
  • 2 cups Coarsely Crushed Pretzels gluten-free option available
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or swap with fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder or use fresh onion
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust based on dietary needs
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Gruyère or mozzarella as alternatives
  • 1 cup Milk non-dairy milk for lactose-free
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard-Cheddar Sauce homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Season Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Bread Chicken: Set up a station with flour, whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and crushed pretzels. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, and coat with pretzels.
  4. Bake Chicken: Place chicken on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Prepare Sauce: Heat milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan. Stir and add cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Serve: Let chicken rest, then drizzle with mustard-cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and color.

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