Description
Experience the delightful combination of crispy pretzel crust and tender chicken, all drizzled with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce. This fun and flavorful dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. With its golden-brown exterior and rich sauce, Pretzel Chicken promises to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed soft pretzels
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed pretzels, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil for better adhesion.
- Roll the oiled chicken in the pretzel mixture until fully covered.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, whisk melted cheddar cheese and mustard in a saucepan over low heat until creamy.
- Serve the chicken with the mustard-cheddar sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg