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Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce

Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce

This Pretzel Crusted Chicken With Cheddar Mustard Sauce is a delightful meal combining crunchy and creamy flavors that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 15 ounces salted pretzels about 3 cups, crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pieces eggs whisked
  • Vegetable oil for frying
Cheddar Mustard Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 cup flat leaf parsley leaves chopped
  • 0.25 small red onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound chicken to even thickness, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Set up a 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).
Making the Sauce
  1. For the sauce: Heat butter in a skillet, add flour, and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in mustard and cheese until melted.
  3. Add paprika, cayenne, parsley, and onion. Mix well and season to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different mustards and cheeses to customize the flavor of the sauce. Ideal for special occasions or a comforting weeknight dinner.

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