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Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce

Delicious Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce features juicy chicken breast coated in crunchy pretzels and topped with creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 ounces salted pretzels crushed
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 pieces eggs whisked
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley leaves chopped
  • ¼ small red onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound chicken to even thickness, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Set up breading station: flour in one bowl, whisked eggs in another, crushed pretzels in a third.
  4. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat in pretzels. Place on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F or 75°C).
  6. For the sauce: Heat butter in a skillet, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in mustard and cheese until melted.
  8. Add paprika, cayenne, parsley, and onion. Mix well and season to taste.
  9. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with different spices or cheese types.

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