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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe

Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is a deliciously crispy baked chicken recipe featuring a crunchy pretzel crust and a creamy, tangy mustard-cheddar dipping sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, this dish combines savory seasonings with a cheesy sauce that elevates the chicken to flavorful new heights.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the chicken doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to enhance flavor before breading.
  3. Set Up Breading Station: Arrange three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and one with crushed pretzels to create the crispy coating.
  4. Bread Chicken: Coat each chicken breast first in the flour, making sure it’s fully covered. Then dip into the egg and mustard mixture, allowing extra to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the crushed pretzels, ensuring they stick well to form a crunchy crust.
  5. Bake Chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Prepare Mustard-Cheddar Sauce: While the chicken bakes, heat milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until warm.
  7. Add Cheese: Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese to the warm milk mixture, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
  8. Serve: Remove the cooked chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve warm with the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray before baking.
  • You can substitute pretzels with crushed cornflakes for a different crunchy texture.
  • Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard in the egg and sauce according to your preferred tanginess.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) with a meat thermometer.
  • The mustard-cheddar sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.

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Keywords: Pretzel Chicken, Mustard Cheddar Sauce, Baked Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Chicken Breast Recipe

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