Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: Easy & Indulgent Recipe
Enjoy a delicious twist on chicken with this Pretzel Chicken served with a creamy mustard-cheddar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups pretzel crumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts in the mustard mixture.
- Dip chicken in pretzel crumbs, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt cheddar cheese over low heat to make the sauce.
- Serve cooked chicken with cheddar sauce on top.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in the pretzel crumbs.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg