Pretzel Chicken with Creamy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe
The Pretzel Chicken with Creamy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce Recipe is a crispy, cheesy and comforting meal that is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Chopped chives
- Extra shredded cheddar
Instructions
Preheat The Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare The Coating
- Place flour in one bowl. Beat eggs with milk in another bowl. Mix crushed pretzels with seasonings in the third bowl.
Coat The Chicken
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture and coat completely with crushed pretzels.
Arrange On The Baking Sheet
- Place the coated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
Bake The Chicken
- Bake for twenty-five to thirty minutes until golden brown and the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Melt The Butter
- While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Make The Roux
- Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute until smooth.
Add The Milk
- Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
Add Cheese And Mustard
- Stir in cheddar cheese, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper until creamy.
Stir Until Smooth
- Continue stirring until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is silky.
Plate The Chicken
- Place the crispy chicken onto serving plates.
Add The Sauce And Serve
- Spoon the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- Crush pretzels finely for even coating.
- Pat the chicken dry before breading.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar for smoother sauce.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Try smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving.
- Serve the sauce on the side to keep the coating crispy.