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Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce

Crispy pretzel-coated chicken topped with rich, creamy mustard-cheddar sauce for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pound chicken breasts to even 1/2-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes with flour, egg-mustard mixture, and seasoned pretzel coating.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, then pretzel coating, pressing gently.
  5. Place coated chicken on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and coating is golden.
  7. Make sauce by melting butter in saucepan, whisking in flour for 1 minute.
  8. Gradually add milk while whisking, simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in cheese and mustards until smooth, season to taste.
  10. Serve hot chicken topped with warm mustard-cheddar sauce and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by repeating the egg and pretzel steps. Store leftover sauce separately to maintain coating crispiness.