Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Recipe
Transform your dinner routine with this Pretzel Crusted Chicken with Mustard Cheddar Sauce Recipe.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Large mixing bowls (2)
- Baking Sheet
- Wire rack
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Crush pretzels in food processor until fine.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set up three stations: flour, eggs, pretzels.
- Dredge chicken in flour first.
- Dip in beaten eggs completely.
- Coat thoroughly with crushed pretzels.
- Place on wire rack over baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan.
- Add cream and mustard, whisk smooth.
- Add cheese gradually until melted.
- Serve chicken with warm sauce immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old pretzels for better crushing results.
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Don't skip the wire rack for crispier coating.
- Make sauce just before serving for best consistency.
- Add paprika to pretzel coating for extra color.