Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Recipe
This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Recipe transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary.
Equipment
- Food processor or rolling pin
- Mixing bowls (3 medium)
- Large baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts 6 oz each
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F degrees.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Crush pretzels in food processor until fine.
- Set up three bowls for breading station.
- Dredge chicken in flour first.
- Dip in beaten eggs next.
- Coat completely with crushed pretzels.
- Place on greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan.
- Add cream and mustard, whisk together.
- Gradually add cheese, stirring constantly.
- Cook until smooth and creamy.
- Serve chicken hot with warm sauce.
Notes
- Use day-old pretzels for better crushing texture
- Double-coat chicken for extra crunch and flavor
- Don't overcook sauce to prevent cheese separation
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving
- Add paprika to pretzel coating for color