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Amanda Smith

Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Delight!

A delicious and crispy pretzel-crusted chicken served with a creamy mustard cheddar sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound total
  • 1 cup crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for sauce
  • 1 cup milk for sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard for sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste for sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine crushed pretzels, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, place the flour. In a third dish, beat the eggs.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the pretzel mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard cheddar sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the pretzel-crusted chicken drizzled with mustard cheddar sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the pretzel coating.
  • Substitute the chicken with pork chops or tofu for a different protein option.

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